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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung TL350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was released 4 months after the TL350 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS5 matches up against the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung TL350

 ZS5 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZS5

 TL350 ZS5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung TL350

 ZS5 TL350 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS5 and the TL350.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and TL350.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS5 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
Samsung TL350 Sports photography details
31
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
Samsung TL350 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (214 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
Samsung TL350 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Samsung TL350
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ8 WB2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 214g (0.47 lb) 195g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $400