Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 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
- Launched January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung TL225
FP3 | TL225 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FP3
TL225 | FP3 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL225
FP3 | TL225 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |