Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Older Model is Panasonic TS2
- Renewed by Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS3 was released 17 months prior to the XS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS3 scores against the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic XS1
TS3 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic TS3
XS1 | TS3 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic XS1
TS3 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 and the XS1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and XS1.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $130 |