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

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Samsung HZ10W ×
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General
ModelSamsung HZ10WPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
BrandSamsungPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberHZ10WDMC-TZ3
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105105
Width (mm)3737
Height (mm)6159
Weight (g)219257
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)107.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.227.26
Sensor width (mm)6.136.03
Sensor height (mm)4.64.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.681.81
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4 (H.264)QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensSchneider ZoomLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 240.0028.00 - 280.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 42.006.00 - 46.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.09 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
1↑Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection1, 3 or 9 point; spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (3mpix or below)Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 161/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Spot, Center Weighted, Face DetectionIntelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modes13 Scene modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red eye fix
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionTBDISO Auto: 0.6- 4.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)012
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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 factorProprietary SLB-10AProprietary
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 featuresDual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection. Available in black or silver.ISO 3200 available in high sensitivity mode.



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