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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was revealed 6 months after the TL220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZR3 grades against the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung TL220

 ZR3 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TL220 ZR3 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung TL220

 ZR3 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 against the TL220.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and TL220.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
features focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
37
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Samsung TL220
Other name Lumix DMC-ZX3 ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-26 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $90