Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung TL225

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and TL225 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was introduced 6 months earlier than the TL225 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS7 scores against the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS7 against the TL225.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and TL225.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung TL225 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.