Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4
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35 Features
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92 Imaging
36 Features
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TS3 was released 5 months prior to the TS4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS3 scores vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic TS4
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic TS3
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Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic TS4
TS3 | TS4 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 has exterior 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) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS3 vs the TS4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and TS4.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 310 pictures | 310 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $380 | $399 |