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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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 SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was launched 4 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ3 scores vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung TL100

 SZ3 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic SZ3

 TL100 SZ3 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung TL100

 SZ3 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 compared to the TL100.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and TL100.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger SZ3 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography information
Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (219g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
39
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Battery life 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $22