Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 12 months before the TS3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX130 IS scores against the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the TS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and TS3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and TS3.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.