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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 11 months after the TL320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP2 scores versus the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung TL320

 FP2 TL320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic FP2

 TL320 FP2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL320

 FP2 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 compared to the TL320.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and TL320.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher FP2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (151 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
32
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (151 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung TL320
Also called - WB1000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $80 $380