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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

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
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic TS4

 TS3 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic TS3

 TS4 TS3 

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic TS4

 TS3 TS4 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
64
great battery life (310 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
great battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
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