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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 19 months earlier than the TS3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic TS3

 A3000 IS TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TS3 A3000 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS3

 A3000 IS TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS versus the TS3.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and TS3.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS3 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
63
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $380