Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL320
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Portability
98 Imaging
35 Features
36 Overall
35
98 Imaging
35 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
Panasonic FP8
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- 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 TL320
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB1000
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Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FP8 was released 6 months after the TL320 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP8 grades vs the TL320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung TL320
| FP8 | TL320 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic FP8
| TL320 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung TL320
| FP8 | TL320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 features external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FP8 vs the TL320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and TL320.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
manual focus
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (151g)
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung TL320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung TL320 |
| Also called as | - | WB1000 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-07-27 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine V | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $380 |
