Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung TL210. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung TL210
FP3 | TL210 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Panasonic FP3
TL210 | FP3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL210
FP3 | TL210 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung TL210 | |
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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 |