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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ7 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was introduced 5 months later than the TS3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ7 matches up versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 SZ7 TS3 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic SZ7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 SZ7 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ7 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ7 vs the TS3.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and TS3.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ7 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
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 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (310 per charge)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
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 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 good battery pack (310 shots)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
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 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (310 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
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 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos 310 photos
Battery type 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 One One
Retail pricing $199 $380