Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Launched August 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Successor is Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony HX300

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TS3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS3 scores against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony HX400V
TS3 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic TS3
HX400V | TS3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX400V
TS3 | HX400V | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TS3 compared to the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and HX400V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TS3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz X |
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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197g (0.43 lbs) | 660g (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 images | 300 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $380 | $448 |