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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced 5 months after the TL220 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH22 grades against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung TL220

 FH22 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH22

 TL220 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung TL220

 FH22 TL220 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH22 vs the TL220.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and TL220.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
67
offers focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
features touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $90