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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was brought out 3 months earlier than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS3 grades versus the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung TL220

 ZS3 TL220 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic ZS3

 TL220 ZS3 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung TL220

 ZS3 TL220 
RevealedMay 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS3 and the TL220.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and TL220.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung TL220 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
Street photography with Samsung TL220
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
35
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
30
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7 ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229g (0.50 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $90