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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS100

 TS3 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZS100 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2011Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS100

 TS3 ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography information
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
63
great battery (310 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 9.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 310 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $380 $700