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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS12 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FS12 was announced 3 months prior to the TL225 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS12 grades versus the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung TL225

 FS12 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FS12

 TL225 FS12 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung TL225

 FS12 TL225 
IntroducedApril 2009August 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 versus Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FS12 against the TL225.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and TL225.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (187g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
29
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (187g)
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung TL225
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Samsung TL225
Other name - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-04-17 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 129 grams (0.28 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $228 $488