Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Announced August 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- New Model is Panasonic TS4
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung HZ10W
TS3 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic TS3
HZ10W | TS3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung HZ10W
TS3 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |