Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic TS3

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and TS3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 19 months after the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 has external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the TS3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and TS3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and TS3.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E1 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.