Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL100

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS42 versus Samsung TL100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS42 (1/2.5") and TL100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was manufactured 4 months later than the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS42 grades vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS42 versus Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FS42 vs the TL100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS42 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung TL100 will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.