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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(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
Samsung TL220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung TL220

 ZS7 TL220 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic ZS7

 TL220 ZS7 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung TL220

 ZS7 TL220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
features touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Samsung TL220
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