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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 19 months after the TL100 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ35 matches up vs the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung TL100

 FZ35 TL100 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FZ35

 TL100 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung TL100

 FZ35 TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 vs the TL100.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and TL100 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and TL100.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer FZ35 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Samsung TL100
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ38 ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $999 $22