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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 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 Known as WB1000
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP7 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 23 months later than the TL320 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP7 grades versus the TL320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung TL320

 FP7 TL320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic FP7

 TL320 FP7 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL320

 FP7 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FP7 compared to the TL320.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and TL320.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FP7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (147g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
63
good battery life (240 per charge)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
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bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (147g)
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
WB 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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) -
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 Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $227 $380