Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced July 2009
(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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Old Model is Panasonic TS2
- Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic TS3
| Fujifilm A170 | TS3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm A170
| TS3 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS3
| Fujifilm A170 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the TS3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and TS3.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS3 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 310 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $80 | $380 |