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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic TS3

 FZ100 TS3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FZ100

 TS3 FZ100 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS3

 FZ100 TS3 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery (310 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 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
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $380