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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB2000
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung TL350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 19 months later than the TL350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS3 scores vs the TL350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung TL350

 TS3 TL350 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic TS3

 TL350 TS3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung TL350

 TS3 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 offers external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 against the TL350.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and TL350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TS3 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
focusing manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
Samsung TL350 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Samsung TL350 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery power (310 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
Samsung TL350 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung TL350
Also called Lumix DMC-FT3 WB2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 195g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 310 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $400