Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung TL240
FX78 | TL240 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FX78
TL240 | FX78 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung TL240
FX78 | TL240 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3.5" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung TL240 | |
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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 |