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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 15 months later than the ZS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS3 matches up vs the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS5

 TS3 ZS5 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZS5 TS3 

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS5

 TS3 ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS3 vs the ZS5.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and ZS5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TS3 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 197g (0.43 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $300