Samsung TL500 vs Panasonic G3

Panasonic G3 advantages over Samsung TL500

• Larger sensor
  4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 3.77 vs 2.08 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Touchscreen
  Touch vs No touch
  Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  G3 test data on DxO Mark TL500 test data on DxO Mark
  667 vs 129 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• More pixels
  16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Shoots 60p video
  Yes vs No
  A faster framerate can give you more editing options
• 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
• Faster shutter
  1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light
• Higher extended ISO
  6400 vs 3200 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility