Clicky

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SZ10 was unveiled 3 years after the TS3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ10 matches up vs the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 SZ10 TS3 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic SZ10

		

		

			
 TS3 SZ10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 SZ10 TS3 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 against the TS3.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and TS3.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ10 should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
35
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
70
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (310 per charge)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than competition in class (177g)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (288mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
 better than average battery power (310 per charge)
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
41
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery pack (200 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
38
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
32
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic port
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	

		

			
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.4fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 images 310 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $380