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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 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 TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FP7 was manufactured 6 months later than the TL500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP7 matches up vs the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung TL500

 FP7 TL500 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic FP7

 TL500 FP7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL500

 FP7 TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar generation

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 compared to the TL500.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and TL500.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FP7 will give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
Samsung TL500 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (147g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (386g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
64
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 386g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $227 $527