Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL220

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was brought out 11 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS5 scores vs the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS5 versus the TL220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.