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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(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
Samsung TL100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung TL100

 FX580 TL100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FX580

 TL100 FX580 

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL100

 FX580 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung TL100
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