Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is ST50

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FX580 was manufactured within a month of the TL100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX580 grades against the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung TL100
FX580 | TL100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FX580
TL100 | FX580 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL100
FX580 | TL100 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FX580 vs the TL100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and TL100.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung TL100 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | ST50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $499 | $22 |