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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released 5 months after the TL225 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH1 matches up vs the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung TL225

 FH1 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FH1

 TL225 FH1 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung TL225

 FH1 TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH1 vs the TL225.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and TL225.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
supports touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (187 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung TL225
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung TL225
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS10 ST550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.40 m
Flash options 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
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 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 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 model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $488