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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and TL240 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was revealed 11 months earlier than the TL240 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FS7 grades versus the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung TL240

 FS7 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FS7

 TL240 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung TL240

 FS7 TL240 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 features external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FS7 compared to the TL240.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and TL240.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung TL240 will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-16 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $171