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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 5 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS3 scores vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS60

 TS3 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZS60 TS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2011Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS60

 TS3 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 features 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) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 and the ZS60.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competitors (282g)
provides touch focus
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $248