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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was announced 18 months later than the TL220 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX78 matches up vs the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung TL220

 FX78 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FX78

 TL220 FX78 

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung TL220

 FX78 TL220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX78 against the TL220.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and TL220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent FX78 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
has touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Samsung TL220
Also called Lumix DMC-FX77 ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-25 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $210 $90