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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was manufactured 17 months later than the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ3 matches up vs the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic TS3

 SZ3 TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic SZ3

 TS3 SZ3 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS3

 SZ3 TS3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 against the TS3.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and TS3.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SZ3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD 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 speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photos 310 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $380