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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(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
Samsung TL350
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung TL350

 SZ8 TL350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic SZ8

 TL350 SZ8 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung TL350

 SZ8 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and TL350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography information
Samsung TL350 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (159g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (159 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Samsung TL350
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