Clicky

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as WB2000
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S2 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The S2 was manufactured 23 months after the TL350 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S2 scores against the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Samsung TL350

 S2 TL350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic S2

 TL350 S2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Samsung TL350

 S2 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S2 and Samsung TL350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S2 and the TL350.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and TL350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and TL350.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography info
Samsung TL350 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S2
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
Samsung TL350 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL350 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Samsung TL350
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Samsung TL350
Also called as - WB2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112 grams (0.25 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $400