Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL220
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Launched August 2009
- Also Known as ST500
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL220, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP7 was brought out 17 months later than the TL220 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP7 scores vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung TL220
FP7 | TL220 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FP7
TL220 | FP7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung TL220
FP7 | TL220 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 and the TL220.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and TL220.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FP7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung TL220 |
Also referred to as | - | ST500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lb) | 169 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | 240 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $227 | $90 |