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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 and Samsung HZ10W [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3Samsung HZ10W
BrandPanasonicSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.samsung.com
Model numberDMC-TZ3HZ10W
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105105
Width (mm)3737
Height (mm)5961
Weight (g)257219
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.210
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2628.2
Sensor width (mm)6.036.13
Sensor height (mm)4.524.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.811.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 2144(6.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)MPEG-4 (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITSchneider Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 280.0024.00 - 240.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 46.002.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.300.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)50-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or 9 point; spotContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (3mpix or below)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1500 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / SpotMulti, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky13 Scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.6- 4.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele)TBD
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)120
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.89-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.76-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.76-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)1-Area High Speed AF mode lag = 0.36s-
Startup time (s)2.7-
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary SLB-10A
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3200 available in high sensitivity mode.Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection. Available in black or silver.



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