Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung TL100

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS1 versus Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly close but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and TL100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was brought out 5 months after the TL100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS1 matches up against the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS1 versus Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS1 and the TL100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and TL100.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung TL100 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.