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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was revealed 4 years after the TL220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS35 grades vs the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung TL220

 ZS35 TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic ZS35

 TL220 ZS35 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung TL220

 ZS35 TL220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS35 versus the TL220.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and TL220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and TL220.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger ZS35 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
features touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
30
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung TL220
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-08-13
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $90