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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was launched 5 months later than the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ1 scores versus the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 SZ1 TS3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic SZ1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 SZ1 TS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ1 versus the TS3.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and TS3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ1 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (131 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (310 shots)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
70
 lighter than competitors in class (131 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
 good battery life (310 per charge)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
38
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 good battery life (310 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
32
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (131g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 131 gr (0.29 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 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 310 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $380