Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is ST5000
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP3 was unveiled within a month of the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP3 scores versus the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung TL240
FP3 | TL240 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP3
TL240 | FP3 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL240
FP3 | TL240 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FP3 against the TL240.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and TL240.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you need to take the age of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung TL240 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST5000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $182 | $171 |