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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 10 months before the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS3 grades versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS15

 TS3 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZS15 TS3 
ReleasedJune 2012August 2011Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS15

 TS3 ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS3 against the ZS15.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and ZS15 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TS3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
63
good battery (310 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (260 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $279