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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Samsung TL350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung TL350

 FH20 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic FH20

 TL350 FH20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL350

 FH20 TL350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
Samsung TL350 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
Samsung TL350 Travel photography details
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung TL350
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