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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
Samsung TL205
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung TL205

 FP3 TL205 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Panasonic FP3

 TL205 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL205

 FP3 TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
60
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL205
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung TL205
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