Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS3 was launched 5 years prior to the ZS100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS3 scores against the ZS100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS3 vs the ZS100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and ZS100 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and ZS100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TS3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.