Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung TL220
FH8 | TL220 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FH8
TL220 | FH8 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung TL220
FH8 | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |