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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 13 months prior to the TS3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FX700 scores vs the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic TS3

 FX700 TS3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FX700

 TS3 FX700 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic TS3

 FX700 TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has specifications 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 FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX700 vs the TS3.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and TS3.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX700 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
63
good battery pack (310 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-21 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $380