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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB2000
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 12 months before the TL350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX580 matches up vs the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung TL350

 FX580 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic FX580

 TL350 FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL350

 FX580 TL350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX580 against the TL350.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and TL350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX580 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
Samsung TL350 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
58
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography information
36
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL350 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung TL350
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Samsung TL350
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 WB2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.37 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $400