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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was manufactured very close to the TS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX90 matches up versus the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic TS3

 FX90 TS3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FX90

 TS3 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS3

 FX90 TS3 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FX90 and the TS3.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and TS3.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
60
features focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
64
better than average battery (310 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
36
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-26 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 grams (0.33 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 200 shots 310 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $227 $380