Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic TS3
A3000 IS | TS3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A3000 IS
TS3 | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS3
A3000 IS | TS3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |