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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled at a similar time to the TL210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP3 scores versus the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung TL210

 FP3 TL210 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Panasonic FP3

 TL210 FP3 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL210

 FP3 TL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP3 vs the TL210.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and TL210.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP3 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Samsung TL210
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
60
offers touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (177g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography info
37
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
Samsung TL210 Vlogging features
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung TL210
Alternate name - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.40 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
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $182 $230