Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3/Panasonic-SZ3-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL100 front Samsung TL100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-TL100/Samsung-TL100-front.jpg)
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung TL100
SZ3 | TL100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic SZ3
TL100 | SZ3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung TL100
SZ3 | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-vs-Samsung-TL100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-vs-Samsung-TL100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-vs-Samsung-TL100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-vs-Samsung-TL100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |