Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Updated by Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012
Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS3 was manufactured 12 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS3 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
TS3 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic TS3
Galaxy Camera 4G | TS3 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | August 2011 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
TS3 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 provides exterior 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS3 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older TS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $380 | $550 |