Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS60

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.