Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL100
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also Known as ST50

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FX78 was announced 2 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX78 grades versus the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung TL100
FX78 | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FX78
TL100 | FX78 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung TL100
FX78 | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FX78 compared to the TL100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and TL100.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher FX78 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung TL100 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | ST50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-25 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $210 | $22 |