Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
94 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as PL150
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP8 was launched 5 months before the TL210 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP8 scores versus the TL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung TL210
FP8 | TL210 |
---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Panasonic FP8
TL210 | FP8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL210
FP8 | TL210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 and the TL210.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and TL210.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung TL210 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung TL210 |
Also referred to as | - | PL150 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-07-27 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 ID | - | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $230 |