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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was unveiled 8 months prior to the TL240 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FS12 grades against the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung TL240

 FS12 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FS12

 TL240 FS12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010April 2009More modern by 8 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung TL240

 FS12 TL240 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS12 compared to the TL240.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and TL240.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS12
Street photography with Samsung TL240
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung TL240
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-04-17 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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 640x480 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 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $228 $171