Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL500

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.