Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL225
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2011
Samsung TL225
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Also Known as ST550
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Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP5 matches up versus the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung TL225
| FP5 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FP5
| TL225 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL225
| FP5 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP5 vs the TL225.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and TL225.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher FP5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
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Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (260 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Panasonic FP5 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
good battery (260 shots)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (260 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung TL225 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung TL225 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST550 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-13 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) | 187 grams (0.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $199 | $488 |