Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
32
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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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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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung TL220
| ZR3 | TL220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic ZR3
| TL220 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung TL220
| ZR3 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
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
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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Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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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Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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 photography with Panasonic ZR3
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
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
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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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
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung 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 |