Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Released August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST550
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH2 was launched 17 months later than the TL225 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH2 matches up versus the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung TL225
FH2 | TL225 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FH2
TL225 | FH2 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung TL225
FH2 | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH2 and the TL225.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and TL225.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Samsung TL225 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS16 | ST550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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), 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) |
Max 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 187 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 270 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $488 |