Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750
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35 Features
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93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung WB750
TS3 | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic TS3
WB750 | TS3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB750
TS3 | WB750 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Samsung WB750 | |
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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 |