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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was revealed 13 months after the TL100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZR3 grades vs the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung TL100

 ZR3 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TL100 ZR3 

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung TL100

 ZR3 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZR3 versus the TL100.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and TL100.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZR3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (219g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3 ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-26 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $22