Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung TL220
FH3 | TL220 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH3
TL220 | FH3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung TL220
FH3 | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |