Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
- Replacement is Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS3 and Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS3 was launched 20 months after the S2100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TS3 matches up vs the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony S2100
TS3 | S2100 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic TS3
S2100 | TS3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony S2100
TS3 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 provides external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS3 and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS3 compared to the S2100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and S2100.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TS3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 grams (0.43 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
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 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | 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 | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $380 | $0 |