Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL500

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FX48 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FX48 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was announced 17 months before the TL500 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX48 matches up vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 against the TL500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX48 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX48 will give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.