Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic TS3

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic TS3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100S was manufactured 24 months after the TS3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X100S grades vs the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100S has got external dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the TS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and TS3 is 80 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and TS3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X100S will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100S will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.