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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(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
Panasonic TS3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic TS3

 TS20 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic TS20

 TS3 TS20 

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic TS3

 TS20 TS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
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