Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- New Model is Panasonic ZS8
(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
- Alternate Name is ST500

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZS7 was brought out 24 months after the TL220 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS7 scores vs the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung TL220
ZS7 | TL220 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic ZS7
TL220 | ZS7 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung TL220
ZS7 | TL220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 features external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS7 vs the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and TL220.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Samsung TL220 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 169g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 ID | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $350 | $90 |