Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL220

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and TL220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-1 was manufactured 18 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XZ-1 grades versus the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-1 and the TL220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and TL220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and TL220.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung TL220 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern XZ-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.