Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS3

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ1000 grades versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys outside measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 versus the TS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and TS3 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 provides an edge in sensor technology.