Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Revealed January 2009
(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
- Additionally Known as ST500

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FZ28 was launched 7 months earlier than the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ28 scores against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung TL220
FZ28 | TL220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FZ28
TL220 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung TL220
FZ28 | TL220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 and the TL220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and TL220 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and TL220.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL220 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung TL220 |
Also called as | - | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 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 format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 417g (0.92 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 27 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 79 | not tested |
Other | ||
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $599 | $90 |