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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was unveiled very close to the TL320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS15 matches up versus the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung TL320

 FS15 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic FS15

 TL320 FS15 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL320

 FS15 TL320 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 features external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS15 vs the TL320.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and TL320.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Samsung TL320
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography details
Samsung TL320 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2009-02-23
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 136 gr (0.30 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $380