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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was launched 9 months later than the ZS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TS10 grades against the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 TS10 ZS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic TS10

 ZS3 TS10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS3

 TS10 ZS3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS10 versus the ZS3.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and ZS3.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
35
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-21 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $200