Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Samsung TL350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung TL350
ZS40 | TL350 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZS40
TL350 | ZS40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung TL350
ZS40 | TL350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Samsung TL350 | |
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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 |