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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic TS1

 S3 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic S3

 TS1 S3 

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS1

 S3 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 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 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $380