Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL205
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL100
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Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH20 was announced very close to the TL205 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH20 grades against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung TL205
| FH20 | TL205 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Panasonic FH20
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Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL205
| FH20 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH20 versus the TL205.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and TL205.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung TL205 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | PL100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 177 grams (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $179 | $180 |