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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was manufactured 6 months prior to the TL220 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX580 scores vs the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung TL220

 FX580 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FX580

 TL220 FX580 
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Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL220

 FX580 TL220 
IntroducedJanuary 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX580 vs the TL220.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and TL220.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
has touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Samsung TL220
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX550 ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $90