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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(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
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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic TS3

 LZ40 TS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic LZ40

 TS3 LZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS3

 LZ40 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and TS3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
40
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (524g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
55
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
great battery life (310 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
44
quite wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery life (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
does have external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (524g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
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