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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 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
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was unveiled 13 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS2 scores versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony G3

 TS2 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic TS2

 G3 TS2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony G3

 TS2 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS2 versus the G3.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and G3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS2 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TS2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Sony G3
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Sony G3
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Sony G3
67
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
Landscape photography with Sony G3
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
Sony G3 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-26 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 4.30 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
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $200