Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 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
- Introduced August 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony A6000
- New Model is Sony A6500

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony A6300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The TS3 was launched 5 years prior to the A6300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS3 matches up versus the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Alpha a6300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony A6300
TS3 | A6300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic TS3
A6300 | TS3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 54 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony A6300
TS3 | A6300 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony A6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS3 vs the A6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and A6300 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and A6300.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6300 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2016-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 lb) | 404 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photographs | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $380 | $889 |