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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP7 was revealed 7 months prior to the TS3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP7 matches up versus the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
 FP7 TS3 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FP7

          

          

            
 TS3 FP7 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS3

          

          

            
 FP7 TS3 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP7 versus the TS3.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and TS3.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

            Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than average in class (147 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (240 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (310 shots)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
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 better than average battery (240 CIPA)
 features focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (147g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
 better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
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 big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (240 shots)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
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 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (147g)
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots 310 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $227 $380