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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS1 versus Panasonic ZR3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 12 months before the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS1 scores vs the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TS1 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZR3 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZR3

 TS1 ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 features outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TS1 compared to the ZR3.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and ZR3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZR3 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
61
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format AVCHD Lite 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $280