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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 17 months later than the TL220 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH27 matches up versus the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung TL220

 FH27 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH27

 TL220 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung TL220

 FH27 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 versus the TL220.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH27 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Samsung TL220
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
68
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $90