Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung TL220
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS20
(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
- Released August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500
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Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS15 was manufactured 2 years after the TL220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS15 matches up against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung TL220
| ZS15 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2012 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic ZS15
| TL220 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung TL220
| ZS15 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS15 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS15 and the TL220.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and TL220.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS15 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | ST500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-06-29 | 2009-08-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 208g (0.46 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 260 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $279 | $90 |