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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced at a similar time to the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ47 matches up versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic TS3

 FZ47 TS3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FZ47

 TS3 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS3

 FZ47 TS3 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 versus the TS3.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and TS3 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and TS3.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (400 shots)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
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good battery (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery pack (310 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-21 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 gr (1.10 lb) 197 gr (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 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 400 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $380