Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TS3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX48 scores versus the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 features external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX48 against the TS3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and TS3.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.