Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL240

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

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).

See the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung TL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.