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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 11 months prior to the TL240 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS15 matches up vs the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung TL240

 FS15 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FS15

 TL240 FS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL240

 FS15 TL240 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FS15 vs the TL240.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and TL240.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Samsung TL240
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
supports focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $171