Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung TL240 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ300 has external dimensions of 132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″) and weighs 691 g (including batteries). Samsung TL240 has external dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and the Samsung TL240. Samsung TL240 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 34mm shorter and 97mm thinner than Panasonic FZ300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung TL240.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung TL240.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung TL240 is significantly lighter (531g ) than the Panasonic FZ300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the FZ300 has a big advantage over the TL240 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung TL240's 3.50" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FZ300's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Panasonic FZ300 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Samsung TL240 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ300.