Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL210

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Samsung TL210. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.