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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic ZS70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was revealed 6 years prior to the ZS70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the TS3 matches up against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 ZS70 TS3 
ReleasedApril 2017August 2011Fresher by 69 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS3 compared to the ZS70.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and ZS70.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older TS3 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
21
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
54
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
76
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
61
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery life (380 shots)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
63
 better than average battery power (310 shots)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
38
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (310 shots)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
62
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone socket
74
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of microphone support
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $450