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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was brought out very close to the TL225 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP8 scores versus the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung TL225

 FP8 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FP8

 TL225 FP8 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL225

 FP8 TL225 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FP8 vs the TL225.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and TL225.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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really wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL225
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-27 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $488