Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS3

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was released 24 months after the TS3 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ70 grades versus the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ70 compared to the TS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and TS3 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and TS3.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer FZ70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.