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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
63
Overall
50

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was released 4 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS3 matches up against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony HX90V

 TS3 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic TS3

 HX90V TS3 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2011Newer by 44 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX90V

 TS3 HX90V 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS3 vs the HX90V.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
63
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
75
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lighter than others in class (245g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $440