Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W710

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS3 and Sony W710, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the W710 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS3 matches up against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS3 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS3 compared to the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TS3 will be behind in sensor technology.