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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
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
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung TL220

 FZ28 TL220 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TL220 FZ28 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung TL220

 FZ28 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
features focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
30
fairly wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung TL220
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