Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was brought out 19 months later than the ZR3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS3 scores against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS3 and the ZR3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and ZR3.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger TS3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.