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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TS3 ZR3 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZR3 TS3 

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZR3

 TS3 ZR3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $280