Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was released 24 months later than the TS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3 scores vs the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S3 compared to the TS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S3 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S3 will have an edge in sensor technology.