Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL500
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as EX1
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung TL500
FX700 | TL500 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic FX700
TL500 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung TL500
FX700 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung TL500 |
Alternate name | - | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD | H.264 |
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 | 176g (0.39 lb) | 386g (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $527 |