Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX100V

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was released 2 months before the HX100V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS3 matches up vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS3 against the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and HX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.