Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL100
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally Known as ST50

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS25 versus Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ZS25 was brought out 4 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS25 matches up against the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung TL100
ZS25 | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic ZS25
TL100 | ZS25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung TL100
ZS25 | TL100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS25 versus Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS25 versus the TL100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and TL100.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS25 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Samsung TL100 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | ST50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $22 |