Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS3

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the TS3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FX75 matches up vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FX75 and the TS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and TS3.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.