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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was released very close to the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS3 scores versus the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS7

 TS3 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZS7 TS3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS7

 TS3 ZS7 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 has outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS3 and the ZS7.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and ZS7.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
64
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography information
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Other name Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $350