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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was unveiled 20 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS3 matches up versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony W370

 TS3 W370 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic TS3

 W370 TS3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony W370

 TS3 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 has got external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS3 compared to the W370.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and W370.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher TS3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Sony W370
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $230