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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A810 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 6 months after the TS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A810 grades against the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic TS3

 A810 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A810

 TS3 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic TS3

 A810 TS3 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A810 versus the TS3.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and TS3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A810 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 photographs 310 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $99 $380