Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- Updated by Panasonic TS3

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The 3D1 was introduced 22 months after the TS2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 3D1 grades against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic TS2
3D1 | TS2 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 22 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic 3D1
TS2 | 3D1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic TS2
3D1 | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the TS2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and TS2.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger 3D1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $670 | $350 |