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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was revealed 23 months after the TL320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP5 matches up vs the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung TL320

 FP5 TL320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic FP5

 TL320 FP5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL320

 FP5 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP5 and the TL320.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and TL320.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP5 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher FP5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Samsung TL320
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (260 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
65
great battery power (260 per charge)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography factors
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery power (260 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung TL320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung TL320
Otherwise known as - WB1000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $380