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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed April 2009
Samsung TL320
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was revealed 2 months later than the TL320 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS12 grades against the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung TL320

 FS12 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic FS12

 TL320 FS12 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung TL320

 FS12 TL320 
IntroducedApril 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FS12 versus the TL320.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and TL320.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS12
Street photography with Samsung TL320
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
Samsung TL320 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung TL320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-04-17 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
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
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 129 gr (0.28 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $228 $380