Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL350

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and TL350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was launched 12 months later than the TL350 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the TL350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 & Samsung TL350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-1 and the TL350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and TL350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and TL350.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The XZ-1 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher XZ-1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.