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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 23 months later than the TS3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Panasonic TS3

 SX160 IS TS3 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon SX160 IS

 TS3 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic TS3

 SX160 IS TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the TS3.

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and TS3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and TS3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (291g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
69
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than others (291g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (291g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 images 310 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
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 cost $199 $380