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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was announced 5 months later than the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP3 grades vs the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung TL225

 FP3 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FP3

 TL225 FP3 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL225

 FP3 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP3 versus the TL225.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and TL225.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
60
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL225
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $182 $488