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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS3 grades against the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TS3 HZ10W 
LaunchedAugust 2011May 2009Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic TS3

 HZ10W TS3 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung HZ10W

 TS3 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 has got 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) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS3 against the HZ10W.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and HZ10W.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS3 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TS3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
63
good battery life (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 WB500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $300