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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(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
Samsung TL225
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung TL225

 FH2 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FH2

 TL225 FH2 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung TL225

 FH2 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
72
good battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
provides touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung TL225
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung TL225
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