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Panasonic FZ200 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-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was brought out 12 months later than the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ200 grades versus the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic TS3

 FZ200 TS3 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FZ200

 TS3 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS3

 FZ200 TS3 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 vs the TS3.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and TS3 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and TS3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery pack (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (310 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery power (310 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-18 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 588 gr (1.30 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photos 310 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $380