• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung TL500 advantages over Olympus XZ-1

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Higher effective ISO
    129 vs 117 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Thinner
    29 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Olympus XZ-1 advantages over Samsung TL500

  • More telephoto lens reach
    112 mm vs 72 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LX3

Samsung TL500
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Longer exposure

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Panasonic DMC-LX3

Olympus XZ-1
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic DMC-LX3

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Samsung TL500
Olympus XZ-2
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Olympus XZ-2

Olympus XZ-1
Olympus XZ-2
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus XZ-1 vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Pentax MX-1

Samsung TL500
Pentax MX-1
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Thinner
  • Hot shoe
  • $399
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Pentax MX-1

Olympus XZ-1
Pentax MX-1
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Lighter weight
  • $399
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax MX-1

Compared to Canon G16

Samsung TL500
Canon G16
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Thinner
  • $499
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Canon G16

Olympus XZ-1
Canon G16
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $499
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-1 vs Canon G16

Compared to Canon N100

Samsung TL500
Canon N100
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Canon N100

Olympus XZ-1
Canon N100
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Olympus XZ-1 vs Canon N100

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