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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 7 months prior to the TS3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A3300 IS scores versus the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic TS3

 A3300 IS TS3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A3300 IS

 TS3 A3300 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS3

 A3300 IS TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS against the TS3.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery power (310 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
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 All around 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 230 images 310 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $380