Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL500
88 Imaging
34 Features
51 Overall
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88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is EX1

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

The XZ-1 was brought out 7 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XZ-1 scores vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Samsung TL500
XZ-1 | TL500 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus XZ-1
TL500 | XZ-1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL500
XZ-1 | TL500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 614k | The same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-1 vs the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and TL500.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 contains the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The fresher XZ-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus XZ-1 | Samsung TL500 |
Alternate name | - | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-26 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 275g (0.61 pounds) | 386g (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 34 | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.8 | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 117 | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $567 | $527 |