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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was manufactured 11 months before the TL205 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS15 grades against the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung TL205

 FS15 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Panasonic FS15

 TL205 FS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL205

 FS15 TL205 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 features outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS15 compared to the TL205.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and TL205.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (177g)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL205
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung TL205
Alternate name - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $180