Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Older Model is Panasonic TS2
- Renewed by Panasonic TS4
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS20 versus Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TS20 was launched 6 months later than the TS3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS20 scores vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic TS3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic TS20
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Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic TS3
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Introduced | January 2012 | August 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS20 versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS20 vs the TS3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and TS3.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT20 | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-01-31 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 310 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $179 | $380 |