Samsung TL220 with Panasonic SZ3 Comparison

Samsung TL220 and Panasonic SZ3 Main Features

  • August, 2009
  • January, 2013
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 27-124 mm (4.6x) F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 25-250 mm (10x) F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 100 x 60 x 19 mm, 169g.
  • 95 x 56 x 22 mm, 126g.
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Samsung TL220 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
29
Value for money score
51
Portability score
98
Overall score
33

Panasonic SZ3 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
27
Value for money score
50
Portability score
99
Overall score
32

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 with Samsung TL220 Overview


Let's compare Samsung TL220 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Samsung TL220 was released in 2009, and Panasonic SZ3 in 2013. Lumix DMC-SZ3 is newer, which is a plus. TL220 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of TL220 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-SZ3. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Lumix DMC-SZ3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Panasonic SZ3, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Samsung TL220 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Samsung TL220 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General TL220 Lumix DMC-SZ3
Brand Samsung Panasonic
Model TL220 Lumix DMC-SZ3
Announced August, 2009 January, 2013
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.40 4.10
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 250 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model SLB-07A
Physical
Weight 169 g 126 g
Physical Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19 mm 95 x 56 x 22 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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