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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was launched 5 months prior to the TL240 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP8 matches up against the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung TL240

 FP8 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP8

 TL240 FP8 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL240

 FP8 TL240 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 provides outside measurements 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 TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 compared to the TL240.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and TL240.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
Samsung TL240 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
supports touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-27 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $171