Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS3
Fujifilm T500 | TS3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm T500
TS3 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS3
Fujifilm T500 | TS3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |