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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar but the TS3 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The TS3 was introduced 16 months earlier than the EX2F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS3 matches up vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung EX2F

 TS3 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic TS3

 EX2F TS3 
IntroducedDecember 2012August 2011More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung EX2F

 TS3 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 has external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TS3 compared to the EX2F.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The TS3 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged TS3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung EX2F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s -
Max shutter speed 1/1300s -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $478