Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15/Panasonic-FS15-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung TL225
FS15 | TL225 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FS15
TL225 | FS15 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung TL225
FS15 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15-vs-Samsung-TL225-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15-vs-Samsung-TL225-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15-vs-Samsung-TL225-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS15-vs-Samsung-TL225-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |