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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic ZS50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was released 4 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS3 matches up vs the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS50

 TS3 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZS50 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS50

 TS3 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 provides outer 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 ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS3 versus the ZS50.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery (310 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 310 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $350