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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very similar but the FS42 (1/2.5") and TL210 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FS42 was revealed 8 months prior to the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS42 matches up against the TL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Samsung TL210

 FS42 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Panasonic FS42

 TL210 FS42 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010April 2009More recent by 8 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung TL210

 FS42 TL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS42 vs the TL210.

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and TL210.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS42 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung TL210 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS42
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography features
Samsung TL210 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
16
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (177g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Samsung TL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Samsung TL210
Also Known as - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-04-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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
Battery model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $580 $230