Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
26
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
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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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung TL225
| FS12 | TL225 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FS12
| TL225 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung TL225
| FS12 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
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
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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Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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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Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
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)
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 photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
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
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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Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
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
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)
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung 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 |