Panasonic TS3 vs Sony TF1
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Renewed by Panasonic TS4
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013
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Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS3 scores versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony TF1
| TS3 | TF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic TS3
| TF1 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | August 2011 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony TF1
| TS3 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 against the TF1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and TF1.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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good battery (310 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 197 grams (0.43 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $380 | $266 |