Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic TS3
XZ-10 | TS3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus XZ-10
TS3 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic TS3
XZ-10 | TS3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |