Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220
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95 Imaging
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Alternative Name is ST500

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FS25 was brought out 6 months prior to the TL220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS25 scores vs the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung TL220
FS25 | TL220 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FS25
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung TL220
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS25 vs the TL220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and TL220.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung TL220 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 148g (0.33 pounds) | 169g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $230 | $90 |