Panasonic TS3 vs Sony QX100

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony QX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS3 was manufactured 3 years before the QX100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS3 scores versus the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TS3 vs the QX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and QX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS3 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.