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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 6 months prior to the TL225 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS15 grades vs the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung TL225

 FS15 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FS15

 TL225 FS15 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL225

 FS15 TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS15 and the TL225.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and TL225.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (187g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
29
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL225
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung TL225
Alternative name - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $488