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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was manufactured 8 months after the TS3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ150 scores against the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic TS3

 FZ150 TS3 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2011Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FZ150

 TS3 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS3

 FZ150 TS3 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ150 vs the TS3.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and TS3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and TS3.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FZ150 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (528 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
56
good battery life (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (528g)
MP count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
62
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (528 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-04-11 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 310 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $380