Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL500

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX700 was announced about the same time to the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX700 matches up against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 and the TL500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and TL500.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.