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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was unveiled 12 months later than the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ60 scores against the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic TS3

 FZ60 TS3 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2011Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FZ60

 TS3 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS3

 FZ60 TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 vs the TS3.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and TS3 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and TS3.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern FZ60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (493g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
57
better than average battery (450 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (493g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery life (310 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-18 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" 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 450 photographs 310 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $380