Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic TS3
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92 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2013
(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
- Released August 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Later Model is Panasonic TS4

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The N Facebook ready was introduced 2 years after the TS3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N Facebook ready grades against the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Panasonic TS3
N Facebook ready | TS3 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon N Facebook ready
TS3 | N Facebook ready |
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Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Panasonic TS3
N Facebook ready | TS3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus |
Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready comes with outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N Facebook ready versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready against the TS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and TS3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher N Facebook ready will have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 200 shots | 310 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $380 |