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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was announced at a similar time to the PL210 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP5 scores against the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung PL210

 FP5 PL210 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Panasonic FP5

 PL210 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung PL210

 FP5 PL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 versus the PL210.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and PL210.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (260 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
65
great battery power (260 shots)
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography advice
40
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery power (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
30
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung PL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
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 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) -
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $200