Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL240
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5000
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS42 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and TL240 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS42 was revealed 8 months before the TL240 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS42 grades vs the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Samsung TL240
| FS42 | TL240 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FS42
| TL240 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | April 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung TL240
| FS42 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 against the TL240.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and TL240.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung TL240 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind in sensor technology.
Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Samsung TL240 |
| Also called as | - | ST5000 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-04-17 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 4800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $580 | $171 |