Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350
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37 Features
46 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
47 Overall
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Samsung TL350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Samsung TL350
ZS20 | TL350 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZS20
TL350 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung TL350
ZS20 | TL350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Samsung TL350 | |
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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 |