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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was introduced 9 months later than the ZS3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS2 matches up versus the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZS3

 TS2 ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic TS2

 ZS3 TS2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS3

 TS2 ZS3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS2 against the ZS3.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and ZS3.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
67
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (229g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-26 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical 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 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $200