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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 17 months later than the TS3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm T500 TS3 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm T500

 TS3 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm T500 TS3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the TS3.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and TS3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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better than average battery pack (310 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
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pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
35
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 310 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $380