Clicky

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SZ3 was announced 2 years after the TS2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ3 scores against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic TS2

 SZ3 TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic SZ3

 TS2 SZ3 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS2

 SZ3 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ3 offers physical measurements 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 TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 against the TS2.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and TS2.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $350