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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(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
Panasonic XS1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic XS1

 TS3 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic TS3

 XS1 TS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic XS1

 TS3 XS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery pack (310 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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