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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was revealed 5 months after the TL220 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH3 scores against the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung TL220

 FH3 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH3

 TL220 FH3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung TL220

 FH3 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH3 compared to the TL220.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and TL220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11 ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $90