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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was launched 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS3 grades vs the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung TL220

 TS3 TL220 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic TS3

 TL220 TS3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung TL220

 TS3 TL220 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS3 vs the TL220.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and TL220.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TS3 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
64
good battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
has touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery pack (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung TL220
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT3 ST500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 310 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $90