Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung TL500
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched November 2011
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Also Known as EX1

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The 3D1 was revealed 17 months later than the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 3D1 grades against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung TL500
3D1 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic 3D1
TL500 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung TL500
3D1 | TL500 |
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung TL500 in our completely 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. Here is a front view size comparison of the 3D1 versus the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and TL500.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic 3D1 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher 3D1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-11-07 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lbs) | 386g (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $670 | $527 |