Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung TL240
FP8 | TL240 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP8
TL240 | FP8 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL240
FP8 | TL240 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung TL240 | |
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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 |