Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and TS3 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FS7 grades versus the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FS7 and the TS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS3 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FS7 will be behind in sensor technology.