Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL350
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
(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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternate Name is WB2000

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL350 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS8 versus Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS8 was revealed 18 months after the TL350 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS8 scores against the TL350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Samsung TL350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung TL350
ZS8 | TL350 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic ZS8
TL350 | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung TL350
ZS8 | TL350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS8 versus Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 against the TL350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and TL350.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS8 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Samsung TL350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Samsung TL350 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | WB2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210g (0.46 pounds) | 195g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 340 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $275 | $400 |