Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS5

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.