Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung TL220

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 2 years after the TL220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ7 matches up vs the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has specifications 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 use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ7 against the TL220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and TL220.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ7 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.