Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Renewed by Panasonic TS4

Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and TS3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

The S200 was unveiled 2 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S200 grades versus the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Panasonic TS3
S200 | TS3 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon S200
TS3 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Panasonic TS3
S200 | TS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S200 against the TS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and TS3.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS3 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lb) | 197 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 photographs | 310 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $293 | $380 |