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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was launched 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ1 matches up against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Samsung TL220

 SZ1 TL220 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic SZ1

 TL220 SZ1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung TL220

 SZ1 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ1 and the TL220.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and TL220.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SZ1 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (131g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Samsung TL220
Alternate name - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 131 grams (0.29 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $90