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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic S3 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was announced 12 months after the TS2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3 scores against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic TS2

 S3 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic S3

 TS2 S3 

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS2

 S3 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3 and the TS2.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3 and TS2.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (117g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 250 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $350