Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL100

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was introduced within a month of the TL100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX48 grades versus the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 offers external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FX48 and the TL100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and TL100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.