Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL350
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2012
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB2000
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Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ5 was manufactured 2 years after the TL350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ5 scores vs the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Samsung TL350. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung TL350
| SZ5 | TL350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic SZ5
| TL350 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung TL350
| SZ5 | TL350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ5 and the TL350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and TL350.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ5 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung TL350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung TL350 |
| Also called as | - | WB2000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest 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 | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 195 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $195 | $400 |