Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic TS3

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 3 years after the TS3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the TS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and TS3.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.