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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was launched 3 years after the TL350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS40 scores versus the TL350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung TL350

 ZS40 TL350 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZS40

 TL350 ZS40 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung TL350

 ZS40 TL350 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS40 and the TL350.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and TL350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS40 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography highlights
52
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (240 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography info
Samsung TL350 Sports photography info
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography info
Samsung TL350 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography info
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL350 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Samsung TL350
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ60 WB2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.20 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 syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240g (0.53 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $400