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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung TL240

 FP3 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP3

 TL240 FP3 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL240

 FP3 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
60
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung TL240
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