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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2 was unveiled 5 months later than the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2 matches up versus the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic TS3

 S2 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic S2

 TS3 S2 

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS3

 S2 TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S2 compared to the TS3.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and TS3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic S2 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S2
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
71
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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good battery power (310 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (112g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 112g (0.25 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 310 pictures
Type 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
Cost at launch $109 $380