Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS3 matches up against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 has outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS3 and the ZS40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and ZS40.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.