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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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 Known as ST500
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 2 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX90 matches up vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung TL220

 FX90 TL220 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FX90

 TL220 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung TL220

 FX90 TL220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FX90 compared to the TL220.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and TL220.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger FX90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
60
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
offers touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
36
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
31
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-26 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 3.40 m
Flash options 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 grams (0.33 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life 200 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $227 $90