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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS45 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS3 scores vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS45

 TS3 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZS45 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS45

 TS3 ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS3 and the ZS45.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and ZS45.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery life (310 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than average (249 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 350 images
Battery type 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $300