Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung TL350

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung TL350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was released 18 months later than the TL350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS7 matches up vs the TL350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Samsung TL350. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS7 against the TL350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and TL350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and TL350.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS7 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.