Panasonic F5 vs Samsung TL220
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Also Known as ST500

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic F5 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The F5 was unveiled 3 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the F5 scores vs the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung TL220. The full galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung TL220
F5 | TL220 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic F5
TL220 | F5 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung TL220
F5 | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic F5 and Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 compared to the TL220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and TL220.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger F5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung TL220 |
Also referred to as | - | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 169 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | 250 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $100 | $90 |