Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL100

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was brought out 18 months later than the TL100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS5 matches up against the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS5 vs the TL100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and TL100.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.