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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 3 years after the TL100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS20 scores versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Samsung TL100

 ZS20 TL100 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TL100 ZS20 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung TL100

 ZS20 TL100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS20 vs the TL100.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and TL100.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern ZS20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
Street photography with Samsung TL100
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (206g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (206 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
49
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (219 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (219 grams)
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Samsung TL100
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ30 ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-26 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Battery life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $22