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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH8 grades versus the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung TL220

 FH8 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH8

 TL220 FH8 
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Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung TL220

 FH8 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH8 vs the TL220.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and TL220.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger FH8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography factors
Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (123g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
62
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
31
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $90