Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS3
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Launched August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
- Successor is Panasonic TS4

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3200 IS grades against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic TS3
A3200 IS | TS3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A3200 IS
TS3 | A3200 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS3
A3200 IS | TS3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the TS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and TS3.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | 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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 310 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $230 | $380 |