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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was unveiled 13 months after the TL240 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP7 scores against the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung TL240

 FP7 TL240 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP7

 TL240 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL240

 FP7 TL240 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 features external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 versus the TL240.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and TL240.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FP7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (147g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (240 per charge)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (147g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
41
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
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has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (160g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $227 $171