Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL500

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SZ1 was released 19 months after the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ1 matches up vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 vs the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and TL500.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.