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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was brought out 6 years after the TL100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS45 matches up vs the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung TL100

          

          

            
 ZS45 TL100 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic ZS45

          

          

            
 TL100 ZS45 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung TL100

          

          

            
 ZS45 TL100 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS45 compared to the TL100.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and TL100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger ZS45 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
26
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
69
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (249g)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
53
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than average (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
55
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
71
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 lighter than competition (249 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (219g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (249g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
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 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 includes face detection autofocus
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (219g)
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ57 ST50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options 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
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $22