Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22/Panasonic-FH22-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as EX1
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH22 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.
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The FH22 was introduced 6 months earlier than the TL500 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH22 scores versus the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung TL500
FH22 | TL500 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic FH22
TL500 | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung TL500
FH22 | TL500 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 features outer 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 TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH22 and the TL500.
![Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-vs-Samsung-TL500-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.
![Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-vs-Samsung-TL500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and TL500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH22 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH22 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
![Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-vs-Samsung-TL500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-vs-Samsung-TL500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung TL500 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 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 | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170g (0.37 lbs) | 386g (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $200 | $527 |