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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Samsung TL220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung TL220

 FS25 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FS25

 TL220 FS25 
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Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung TL220

 FS25 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2009August 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Samsung TL220
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
features touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
32
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
31
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung TL220
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