Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL205
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
35
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL100
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FP7 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP7 was brought out 13 months after the TL205 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP7 matches up against the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung TL205
| FP7 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Panasonic FP7
| TL205 | FP7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL205
| FP7 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP7 versus the TL205.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and TL205.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern FP7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (177g)
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Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (240 shots)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
good battery life (240 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (240 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (177g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung TL205 |
| Otherwise known as | - | PL100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 gr (0.32 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 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 | 240 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $227 | $180 |