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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was launched 5 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS35 grades vs the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung SL102

 ZS35 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic ZS35

 SL102 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung SL102

 ZS35 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 against the SL102.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and SL102 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS35 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Samsung SL102
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than average (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
30
great max aperture (f)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55 ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $130