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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(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
Panasonic TS1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic TS1

 LX3 TS1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic LX3

 TS1 LX3 

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic TS1

 LX3 TS1 
IntroducedNovember 2008January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (265g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
60
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (265g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
61
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (265 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
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