Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung TL220. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung TL220
FH5 | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH5
TL220 | FH5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL220
FH5 | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |