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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB2000
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was released 9 months before the TL350 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS3 grades vs the TL350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung TL350

 ZS3 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZS3

 TL350 ZS3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung TL350

 ZS3 TL350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS3 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS3 versus the TL350.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and TL350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and TL350.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL350 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Samsung TL350
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7 WB2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229g (0.50 pounds) 195g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $400