Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
- 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB2000

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The FH20 was revealed within a month of the TL350 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH20 matches up versus the TL350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung TL350. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung TL350
FH20 | TL350 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic FH20
TL350 | FH20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL350
FH20 | TL350 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH20 compared to the TL350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and TL350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and TL350.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung TL350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung TL350 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FS30 | WB2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lbs) | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $179 | $400 |