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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WX150 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS3 grades against the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony WX150

 TS3 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic TS3

 WX150 TS3 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX150

 TS3 WX150 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 against the WX150.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and WX150.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Sony WX150
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
64
good battery (310 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $300