Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX99, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy different sensor size.

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The TS3 was released 8 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TS3 grades against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 compared to the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TS3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.