Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS3
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Released August 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Updated by Panasonic TS4

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FP3 was released 19 months before the TS3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP3 scores vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic TS3
FP3 | TS3 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FP3
TS3 | FP3 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS3
FP3 | TS3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 against the TS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and TS3.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP3 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 197 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 310 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $182 | $380 |