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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 3 years prior to the TS3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX580 scores vs the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic TS3

 FX580 TS3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FX580

 TS3 FX580 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS3

 FX580 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 and the TS3.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and TS3.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
36
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $380