Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was brought out 13 months earlier than the TS3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ100 scores against the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 and the TS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and TS3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.