Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3/Panasonic-TS3-front.jpg)
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Replaced the Panasonic TS2
- Updated by Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
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.
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic TS5
TS3 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic TS3
TS5 | TS3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic TS5
TS3 | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | 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 speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $380 | $350 |