Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic TS3
S1H | TS3 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 98 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+2100k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic S1H
TS3 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic TS3
S1H | TS3 |
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |