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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
Samsung TL210
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung TL210

 FP8 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Panasonic FP8

 TL210 FP8 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL210

 FP8 TL210 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography factors
Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (177 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung 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