Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as EX1

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung TL500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z35 was announced 4 months prior to the TL500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung TL500
EX-Z35 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-Z35
TL500 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung TL500
EX-Z35 | TL500 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 and the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and TL500.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z35 will render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called | - | EX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) | 386 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-82 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $99 | $527 |