Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S930
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S930 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
- Introduced August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Old Model is Panasonic TS2
- Replacement is Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S930, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS3 was launched 2 years after the S930 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS3 grades vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony S930
| TS3 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic TS3
| S930 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony S930
| TS3 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 has external 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 S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS3 vs the S930.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and S930.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TS3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 1/8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| 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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| 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) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $380 | $219 |