Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5/Panasonic-FP5-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL210 front Samsung TL210 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-TL210/Samsung-TL210-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(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
(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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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung TL210. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung TL210
FP5 | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Panasonic FP5
TL210 | FP5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL210
FP5 | TL210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung TL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-vs-Samsung-TL210-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-vs-Samsung-TL210-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-vs-Samsung-TL210-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-vs-Samsung-TL210-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung TL210 | |
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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 |