Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL500

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TS3 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The TS3 was released 14 months after the TL500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS3 matches up against the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 offers external 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 TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS3 versus the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and TL500.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS3 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TS3 should have an advantage in sensor tech.