Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed November 2008
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Renewed by Panasonic TS2
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very close but the LX3 (1/1.63") and TS1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LX3 was manufactured 2 months prior to the TS1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the LX3 scores versus the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic TS1
LX3 | TS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic LX3
TS1 | LX3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic TS1
LX3 | TS1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2008 | January 2009 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX3 versus the TS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and TS1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2008-11-04 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | AVCHD Lite |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 grams (0.58 lbs) | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 94 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $449 | $380 |