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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
Sony A6300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony A6300

 TS3 A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic TS3

 A6300 TS3 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2011More recent by 54 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony A6300

 TS3 A6300 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Sony A6300 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Sony A6300 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
Sports photography with Sony A6300
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
Sony A6300 Travel photography factors
63
great battery (310 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
environment sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6300 Landscape photography advice
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Sony A6300
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
35
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony A6300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Alpha a6300
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