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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was revealed 17 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH5 grades against the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung TL220

 FH5 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH5

 TL220 FH5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL220

 FH5 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH5 versus the TL220.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and TL220.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger FH5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (121g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Samsung TL220
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS18 ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $169 $90