Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung TL100

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.