Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung TL225
FH1 | TL225 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FH1
TL225 | FH1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung TL225
FH1 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |