Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL220
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
(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 referred to as ST500
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very similar but the LX3 (1/1.63") and TL220 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LX3 was revealed 9 months before the TL220 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX3 matches up against the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung TL220
| LX3 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic LX3
| TL220 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | November 2008 | More modern by 9 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung TL220
| LX3 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the LX3 versus the TL220.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and TL220.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung TL220 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also Known as | - | ST500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2008-11-04 | 2009-08-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.30 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 265g (0.58 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 94 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $449 | $90 |