Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205
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36 Features
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL100

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FP3 was brought out around the same time to the TL205 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP3 grades versus the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung TL205
FP3 | TL205 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Panasonic FP3
TL205 | FP3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL205
FP3 | TL205 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP3 vs the TL205.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and TL205.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung TL205 |
Also referred to as | - | PL100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $182 | $180 |