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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was brought out 13 months later than the TL205 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP5 scores vs the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung TL205

 FP5 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Panasonic FP5

 TL205 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL205

 FP5 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP5 against the TL205.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP5 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FP5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (260 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
65
good battery power (260 shots)
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
40
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery power (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL205
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 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 form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $180