Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was unveiled 23 months prior to the TS5 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS3 scores vs the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS3 against the TS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and TS5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.