Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL220
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
(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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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZR1 grades against the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung TL220
| ZR1 | TL220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic ZR1
| TL220 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung TL220
| ZR1 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 and the TL220.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and TL220.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
Street photography with Samsung TL220
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | ST500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2009-08-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine V | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lb) | 169 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 model | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $280 | $90 |