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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was released 8 years after the TS3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S1H grades vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic TS3

 S1H TS3 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2011Newer by 98 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic S1H

 TS3 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic TS3

 S1H TS3 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H provides external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S1H compared to the TS3.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and TS3 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and TS3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (400 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
64
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (400 per charge)
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,330k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $3,998 $380