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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3 was revealed 13 months prior to the TS4 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S3 matches up vs the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic TS4

 S3 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic S3

 TS4 S3 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS4

 S3 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S3 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S3 versus the TS4.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and TS4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic S3 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $110 $399