Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung TL320. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung TL320
FP2 | TL320 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic FP2
TL320 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL320
FP2 | TL320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung TL320 | |
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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 |