Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
(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
- Launched August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Replaced the Panasonic TS2
- Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LZ40 was introduced 2 years after the TS3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LZ40 scores versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic TS3
LZ40 | TS3 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | August 2011 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic LZ40
TS3 | LZ40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS3
LZ40 | TS3 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 has got physical measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ40 compared to the TS3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and TS3 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and TS3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger LZ40 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 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 | 320 photos | 310 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $219 | $380 |