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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 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 TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 13 months after the TL210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP5 grades vs the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung TL210

 FP5 TL210 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Panasonic FP5

 TL210 FP5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL210

 FP5 TL210 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP5 compared to the TL210.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and TL210.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FP5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
65
great battery pack (260 shots)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
has touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
40
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
30
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
28
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung TL210
Other name - PL150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
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 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 life 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $230