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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 5 months prior to the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FP8 scores vs the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung TL205

 FP8 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Panasonic FP8

 TL205 FP8 

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL205

 FP8 TL205 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP8 compared to the TL205.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and TL205.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Samsung TL205
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151g)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL205
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-27 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $180