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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 8 months after the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS3 scores vs the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony W570

 TS3 W570 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic TS3

 W570 TS3 

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony W570

 TS3 W570 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS3 vs the W570.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and W570.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TS3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
64
great battery power (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
Sony W570 Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery power (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Sony W570
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $159