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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 3 years after the TL220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS25 matches up vs the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung TL220

 TS25 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic TS25

 TL220 TS25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
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Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung TL220

 TS25 TL220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS25 vs the TL220.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and TL220.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS25 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (144 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung TL220
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 ST500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $90