Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS3

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS20 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS20 grades versus the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS20 compared to the ZS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and ZS3.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.