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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 19 months later than the TL220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-10 grades against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung TL220

 SZ-10 TL220 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus SZ-10

 TL220 SZ-10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung TL220

 SZ-10 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the TL220.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and TL220.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SZ-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-10 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $90