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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was revealed 5 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH1 grades versus the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung TL220

 FH1 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH1

 TL220 FH1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung TL220

 FH1 TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH1 against the TL220.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and TL220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
offers touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 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 card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $90