Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS3

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.