Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX350

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS3 matches up against the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 enjoys external 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 HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS3 versus the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.