Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220
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35 Features
31 Overall
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34 Features
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 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
- Announced August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony W220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS3 grades against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony W220
| TS3 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic TS3
| W220 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony W220
| TS3 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 has outer dimensions 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TS3 and the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and W220.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (8 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| 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 gr (0.43 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $380 | $160 |