Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus XZ-1 and the Samsung TL100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus XZ-1 was introduced in January 2011 and Samsung TL100 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus XZ-1 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung TL100 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus XZ-1
      4. Advantage of Samsung TL100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL100.

      PROS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus XZ-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus XZ-1 over Samsung TL100.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100
      Larger Sensor 1/1.63-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/3.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.5 vs f/5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 80 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 10 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 614k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480

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      Olympus XZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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      1/1.7-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm XP50
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.4 MP

      Pentax K-70
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P80
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Panasonic FH20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon 170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon SX520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sigma DP2x
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      APS-C

      14.06 MP

      Sony HX80
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Advantage of Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL100 over Olympus XZ-1.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung TL100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 3664 x 2752 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Lighter 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) vs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL100.

      Samsung TL240
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Samsung TL350
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.2 MP

      Samsung TL225
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL220
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL320
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL500
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung TL210
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.4 MP

      Samsung TL205
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony WX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus XZ-1 Samsung TL100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Olympus XZ-1 Samsung TL100
        Small Sensor1/1.63-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen614k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Olympus XZ-1 has a 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution and Samsung TL100 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Olympus XZ-1.

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 44.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Samsung TL100 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Olympus XZ-1 is equipped with TruePic V processor and can take pictures up to 3664 x 2752 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung TL100 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048, 1536, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus XZ-1 comes with Li-50B battery pack with battery life of 320 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus XZ-1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung TL100 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus XZ-1, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung TL100. Olympus XZ-1 can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.60 m ISO 800 on Olympus XZ-1. Olympus XZ-1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus XZ-1 body has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65") and Samsung TL100 body has dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46"). Olympus XZ-1 weighs 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) and Samsung TL100 weighs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz).

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      111 mm

      65 mm

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      105 mm

      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL100

      Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung TL100 and give them scores of 60 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus XZ-1

      Samsung TL100

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)


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