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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS2 versus Panasonic ZR3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was revealed at a similar time to the ZR3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS2 scores against the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TS2 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic TS2

 ZR3 TS2 

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZR3

 TS2 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS2 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS2 vs the ZR3.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and ZR3.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-26 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
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 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $280