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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
Samsung TL100
(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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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung TL100

 FH20 TL100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
48
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (219g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung 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