Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS3

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was brought out 6 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS80 matches up vs the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 compared to the TS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and TS3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.