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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH6 scores against the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung TL220

 FH6 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH6

 TL220 FH6 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung TL220

 FH6 TL220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 vs the TL220.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and TL220.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern FH6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
71
great battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than others (119g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
62
has focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-08-13
Body design 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
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 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 pictures -
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $129 $90