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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS1 was manufactured 3 months prior to the ZS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS1 grades against the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic ZS3

 TS1 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic TS1

 ZS3 TS1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS3

 TS1 ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 has external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TS1 against the ZS3.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS1 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $200