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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB750, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured within a month of the WB750 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS3 matches up against the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung WB750

 TS3 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic TS3

 WB750 TS3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB750

 TS3 WB750 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 features outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS3 versus the WB750.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and WB750.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB750 to offer extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (13MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
Samsung WB750 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
Samsung WB750 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
63
better than average battery power (310 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery power (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung WB750
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $339