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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung TL9 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 ×
Samsung TL9 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung TL9
BrandPanasonicSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.samsung.com
Model numberDMC-FH20TL9
Alternate model number(s)-
  • nv9
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102008
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)10095
Width (mm)2819
Height (mm)5760
Weight (g)159139
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.110.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (MJPEG)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO, 9 elements in 7 groups, 3 Aspherical-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 224.0038.00 - 190.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 40.008.00 - 34.00
Zoom ratio (x)85
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.300.20 - 0.27
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5080
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 8
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 ptContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1611
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto wb
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • measure : sh
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 601/1500 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMulti, Center-weighted, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby113 scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
-
Flash range description0.6 - 5.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4010
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.39-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.66-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.88-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary SLB-10A
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • rechargeable lithium ion battery
Batteries included1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Rechargeable Lithium ion
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver, Black, Red and Violet.- Multimedia Capability- MP3/PMP with SRS Sound Effect- DCM Support (Digital Contents Management)- Dual Image Stabilization (Optic



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