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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 18 months after the TS3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XZ-10 grades against the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic TS3

 XZ-10 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus XZ-10

 TS3 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic TS3

 XZ-10 TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and 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 at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 against the TS3.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and TS3.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer XZ-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
60
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-30 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 310 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $428 $380