Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Samsung TL350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung TL350
ZS5 | TL350 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZS5
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung TL350
ZS5 | TL350 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung TL350 | |
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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 |