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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out 3 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS25 matches up versus the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung TL220

 ZS25 TL220 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic ZS25

 TL220 ZS25 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung TL220

 ZS25 TL220 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS25 versus the TL220.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and TL220.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
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 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $90