Samsung TL500

Samsung TL500
Competitors
Pro digicam Pro digicam, Compact
February, 2010

As well as being compared against other pro digicams and compacts, the Samsung TL500 is also often compared to mirrorless and travel zooms. The Samsung TL500's top rivals come from Canon (such as the Powershot S100 and the PowerShot S95) and Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-LX5 and the Lumix DMC-GF3)

Competitor classes

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung TL500 compared to other pro digicam competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has a significantly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 461k dots), has a screen which flips out and has an OLED screen (OLED vs LCD).

However, on average it has a slightly smaller sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), is slightly more noisy at high ISO (129 ISO vs 161 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (40.0 vs 47.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has slightly less color depth (19.2 bits vs 20.4 bits).

Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1
10 months newer
$499 - $500

Significant advantages of the XZ-1 (vs the TL500)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Shoots faster: 7 fps vs 1.5 fps

Significant disadvantages of the XZ-1 (vs the TL500)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Lower resolution screen: 614k dots vs 920k dots

common strengths of the XZ-1 and TL500

  • Supports RAW
  • Wide aperture: f/1.8 vs f/1.8
  • Fairly small: Mid size 110x64x42 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
arrow Compare the Olympus XZ-1 vs the Samsung TL500

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
4 months newer
$359

Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the TL500)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Significantly longer battery life: 400 shots vs 240 shots
  • Has boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the TL500)

  • Doesn't have an OLED screen: LCD vs OLED
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Significantly lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 920k dots

common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and TL500

  • Supports RAW
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Samsung TL500

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$370 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the TL500)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 10 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the TL500)

  • Doesn't have an OLED screen: LCD vs OLED
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Significantly lower resolution screen: 461k dots vs 920k dots

common strengths of the S100 and TL500

  • Supports RAW
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Samsung TL500

Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95
6 months newer
$364 - $389

Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the TL500)

  • Supports 24p
  • Better color depth: 20.4 bits vs 19.2 bits
  • Has in-camera HDR

Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the TL500)

  • Doesn't have an OLED screen: LCD vs OLED
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the S95 and TL500

  • Supports RAW
  • Fairly small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
  • Thin: 1.2" vs 1.1"
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Samsung TL500

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
6 months newer
$370 - $496

Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the TL500)

  • Supports 24p
  • Better color depth: 20.4 bits vs 19.2 bits
  • Has in-camera HDR

Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the TL500)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/2.8 vs f/1.8
  • Doesn't have an OLED screen: LCD vs OLED
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the G12 and TL500

  • Supports RAW
  • Flip-out screens
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Samsung TL500

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10
1 year newer
$599

Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the TL500)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 245 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the TL500)

  • Doesn't have an OLED screen: LCD vs OLED
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the X10 and TL500

  • Supports RAW
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Samsung TL500

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung TL500 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.7), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a significantly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 230k dots), takes slightly higher resolution photos (10 MP vs 9.7 MP) and has a screen which flips out.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), is much larger (compact 114x63x29 mm vs super compact 92x55x19 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 1,000 fps), doesn't record movies in 24p and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.5 fps vs 10 fps).

Samsung TL350

Samsung TL350
similar age

Significant advantages of the TL350 (vs the TL500)

  • Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly smaller: Compact 100x59x22 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm

Significant disadvantages of the TL350 (vs the TL500)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/2.4 vs f/1.8

common strengths of the TL350 and TL500

  • Very wide aperture: f/2.4 vs f/1.8
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Very high resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots
arrow Compare the TL350 vs the TL500

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$148 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the TL500)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the TL500)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/2.7 vs f/1.8

common strengths of the 300 HS and TL500

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/1.8
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Samsung TL500

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung TL500 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a significantly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 460k dots), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has slightly wider dynamic range (11.1 EV vs 10.3 EV), has a screen which flips out and has an OLED screen (OLED vs LCD).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (129 ISO vs 487 ISO), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has significantly lower image quality (40.0 vs 56.0), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 1,200 fps) and has significantly less color depth (19.2 bits vs 21.5 bits).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
1 year newer
$469 (body only)

Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the TL500)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Lower noise at high ISO: 459 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Has interchangeable lenses

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the TL500)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 920k dots
  • Doesn't have an OLED screen: LCD vs OLED

common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and TL500

  • Fairly small: Compact 107x67x32 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
  • Thin: 1.3" vs 1.1"
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Samsung TL500

Samsung NX100

Samsung NX100
6 months newer
$865 - $1,001 20-50mm lens

Significant advantages of the NX100 (vs the TL500)

  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 563 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Significantly better image quality: 62.0 vs 40.0
  • Better color depth: 22.6 bits vs 19.2 bits

Significant disadvantages of the NX100 (vs the TL500)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Lower resolution screen: 614k dots vs 920k dots
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the NX100 and TL500

  • OLED screens: OLED vs OLED
  • Thin: 1.4" vs 1.1"
arrow Compare the NX100 vs the TL500

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1
similar age
$219 - $279 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the TL500)

  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 487 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Significantly better image quality: 54.0 vs 40.0
  • Higher resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the TL500)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 920k dots
  • Much more shutter lag: 820 ms vs 320 ms

common strengths of the PEN E-PL1 and TL500

  • Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs the Samsung TL500

Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1
1 year newer
$547 10-30mm lens

Significant advantages of the J1 (vs the TL500)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Records high-speed movies: 1,200 fps vs None
  • Shoots much faster: 60 fps vs 1.5 fps

Significant disadvantages of the J1 (vs the TL500)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 920k dots
  • Doesn't have an OLED screen: LCD vs OLED

common strengths of the J1 and TL500

  • Fairly small: Compact 106x61x29 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
  • Thin: 1.2" vs 1.1"
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Nikon 1 J1 vs the Samsung TL500

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
8 months newer
$376 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the TL500)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 506 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Significantly better image quality: 54.0 vs 40.0

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the TL500)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 920k dots
  • Doesn't have an OLED screen: LCD vs OLED

common strengths of the DMC-GF2 and TL500

  • Fairly small: Mid size 113x68x33 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
  • Thin: 1.3" vs 1.1"
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Samsung TL500

Samsung NX200

Samsung NX200
1 year newer
$699 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NX200 (vs the TL500)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher true resolution: 20 MP vs 10 MP
  • Has interchangeable lenses

Significant disadvantages of the NX200 (vs the TL500)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Lower resolution screen: 614k dots vs 920k dots
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the NX200 and TL500

  • OLED screens: OLED vs OLED
  • Fairly small: Mid size 117x63x36 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
arrow Compare the NX200 vs the TL500

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung TL500 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a much wider aperture (f/1.8 vs f/3.2), has a significantly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 461k dots), has a screen which flips out, has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm) and has an OLED screen (OLED vs LCD).

However, on average it has way more less zoom (3x vs 18x), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), is slightly larger (compact 114x63x29 mm vs compact 109x61x24 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
10 months newer
$319 - $330

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the TL500)

  • Much more zoom: 16x vs 3x
  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the TL500)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/1.8
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and TL500

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 920k dots
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Samsung TL500

Samsung WB850F

Samsung WB850F
1 year newer
$482 - $535

Significant advantages of the WB850F (vs the TL500)

  • Much more zoom: 21x vs 3x
  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the WB850F (vs the TL500)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
  • Much narrower aperture: f/2.8 vs f/1.8

common strengths of the WB850F and TL500

  • Good wide angle: 23 mm vs 24 mm
  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/1.8
  • OLED screens: OLED vs OLED
arrow Compare the WB850F vs the TL500

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
1 year newer
$239 - $307

Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the TL500)

  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly more zoom: 14x vs 3x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the TL500)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.1 vs f/1.8
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the SX230 HS and TL500

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Samsung TL500

Samsung WB750

Samsung WB750
1 year newer
$262 - $375

Significant advantages of the WB750 (vs the TL500)

  • Much more zoom: 18x vs 3x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Records high-speed movies: 440 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the WB750 (vs the TL500)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/1.8
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the WB750 and TL500

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the WB750 vs the TL500

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
1 year newer
$328

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the TL500)

  • Much more zoom: 16x vs 3x
  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the TL500)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/1.8
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and TL500

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Samsung TL500

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
6 months older

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the TL500)

  • Significantly smaller: Compact 98x55x26 mm vs Compact 114x63x29 mm
  • Much lighter: 158 g vs 386 g
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the TL500)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/1.8
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

common strengths of the DMC-ZR1 and TL500

  • None found
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 vs the Samsung TL500