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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung TL500

 FH22 TL500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic FH22

 TL500 FH22 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung TL500

 FH22 TL500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen sizing3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
Samsung TL500 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
67
offers focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
64
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (386 grams)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung TL500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung TL500
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