Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W730

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W730, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 17 months earlier than the W730 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS3 matches up versus the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 has outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 and the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and W730.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TS3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.