Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung TL240
FP7 | TL240 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP7
TL240 | FP7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL240
FP7 | TL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.5" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung TL240 | |
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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 |