Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as ST5000
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP2 was revealed within a month of the TL240 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP2 scores vs the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung TL240
FP2 | TL240 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP2
TL240 | FP2 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL240
FP2 | TL240 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 against the TL240.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and TL240.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung TL240 |
Also called | - | ST5000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $80 | $171 |