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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was brought out around the same time to the ZR3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS10 matches up versus the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TS10 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic TS10

 ZR3 TS10 

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZR3

 TS10 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 features external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TS10 against the ZR3.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and ZR3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-21 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $280