Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as WB2000
Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ8 was introduced 3 years after the TL350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ8 matches up vs the TL350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung TL350
SZ8 | TL350 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic SZ8
TL350 | SZ8 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung TL350
SZ8 | TL350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ8 compared to the TL350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and TL350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ8 and TL350.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ8 to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Samsung TL350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Samsung TL350 |
Alternate name | - | WB2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 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 format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $275 | $400 |