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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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 ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZR1 versus Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was announced 6 months prior to the TL350 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZR1 matches up versus the TL350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung TL350

 ZR1 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZR1

 TL350 ZR1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung TL350

 ZR1 TL350 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 versus the TL350.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and TL350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and TL350.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZR1 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
Samsung TL350 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
Samsung TL350 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
57
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
Samsung TL350 Vlogging info
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung TL350
Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1 WB2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-27 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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), 848 x 480 (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)
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 195g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 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 card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $400