Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung TL220
SZ-10 | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus SZ-10
TL220 | SZ-10 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung TL220
SZ-10 | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung TL220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |