Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS1

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was released 4 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ3 matches up versus the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 versus the TS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and TS1.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.