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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was launched 13 months after the TL240 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX78 grades against the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung TL240

 FX78 TL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FX78

 TL240 FX78 

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung TL240

 FX78 TL240 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX78 and the TL240.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and TL240.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL240 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher FX78 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (160 grams)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX77 ST5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-25 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $210 $171