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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was manufactured 2 years after the TL350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ3 matches up versus the TL350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung TL350

 SZ3 TL350 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic SZ3

 TL350 SZ3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung TL350

 SZ3 TL350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ3 versus the TL350.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and TL350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and TL350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SZ3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography advice
Samsung TL350 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
Samsung TL350 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (126g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
Samsung TL350 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Samsung TL350
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Samsung TL350
Also Known as - WB2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $400