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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(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
Sony S2100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony S2100

 TS3 S2100 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic TS3

 S2100 TS3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony S2100

 TS3 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery (310 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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