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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was announced 7 years after the TS3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1R grades against the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic TS3

 S1R TS3 
IntroducedFebruary 2019August 2011More modern by 91 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic S1R

 TS3 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS3

 S1R TS3 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R comes with external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1R versus the TS3.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and TS3 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and TS3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1R with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail with its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1R provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
87
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
high MP (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (1,020 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery life (360 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
high MP (47MP)
not so great battery life (360 shots)
more heavy than others (1,020g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,020g)
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-02-01 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 310 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Price at release $3,698 $380