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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released July 2012
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was launched 2 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ5 grades against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung TL220

 SZ5 TL220 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic SZ5

 TL220 SZ5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung TL220

 SZ5 TL220 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ5 versus the TL220.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and TL220.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SZ5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
70
lighter than others in class (136g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
has focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-18 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 136g (0.30 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $195 $90