Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is ST50
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Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH20 was announced 13 months later than the TL100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH20 grades against the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung TL100
| FH20 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FH20
| TL100 | FH20 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL100
| FH20 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurement | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 compared to the TL100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and TL100.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH20 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung TL100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung TL100 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | ST50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $179 | $22 |