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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS3 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TS3 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic TS3

 Galaxy Camera 2 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TS3 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
64
great battery power (310 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $400