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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB2000
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Samsung TL350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was launched 2 years later than the TL350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS20 matches up against the TL350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Samsung TL350

 ZS20 TL350 
RevealedApril 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TL350 ZS20 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung TL350

 ZS20 TL350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS20 versus Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 against the TL350.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and TL350.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
Samsung TL350 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
68
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Samsung TL350
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30 WB2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-04-26 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 195 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life 260 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $400