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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as EX1
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The FH20 was introduced 6 months before the TL500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH20 matches up vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung TL500

 FH20 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic FH20

 TL500 FH20 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL500

 FH20 TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH20 and the TL500.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and TL500.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH20 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (386g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Samsung TL500 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
64
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (386g)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung TL500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 386g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $179 $527