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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS3 and Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 20 months after the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS3 scores against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony S2000

 TS3 S2000 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic TS3

 S2000 TS3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony S2000

 TS3 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 comes with external dimensions 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS3 and Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS3 versus the S2000.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and S2000.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS3 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Sony S2000
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery power (310 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
good sized screen (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $225