Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung TL220

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung TL220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly similar but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and TL220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF2 was brought out 19 months after the TL220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF2 scores against the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GF2 against the TL220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and TL220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and TL220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GF2 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern GF2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.