Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL500

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung TL500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FS12 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was manufactured 14 months before the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS12 scores against the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 against the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and TL500.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS12 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FS12 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.