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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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 FX48 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FX48 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was introduced 6 months prior to the TL220 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX48 matches up against the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung TL220

 FX48 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FX48

 TL220 FX48 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung TL220

 FX48 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 has external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FX48 compared to the TL220.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and TL220.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
27
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
includes touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
30
pretty wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Samsung TL220
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX40 ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 One One
Price at release $325 $90