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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was launched 6 months before the TS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ3 matches up vs the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic TS5

 SZ3 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic SZ3

 TS5 SZ3 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS5

 SZ3 TS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 has external dimensions 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 TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ3 versus the TS5.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and TS5.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (126g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery (370 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
39
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
52
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount 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 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.60 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 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $350