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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 12 months after the TL220 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FX700 scores versus the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung TL220

 FX700 TL220 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FX700

 TL220 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung TL220

 FX700 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 provides external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX700 compared to the TL220.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and TL220.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FX700 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Samsung TL220
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
61
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung TL220
Alternate name - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $90