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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was announced 13 months earlier than the TS3 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ40 grades against the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 FZ40 TS3 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 TS3 FZ40 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 FZ40 TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ40 compared to the TS3.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and TS3 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and TS3.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (14MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
43
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (310 per charge)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
54
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
 good battery pack (310 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (310 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
23
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (494g)
31
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-07-21 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $420 $380