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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was released at a similar time to the WX30 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS3 grades against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony WX30

 TS3 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic TS3

 WX30 TS3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX30

 TS3 WX30 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 has external 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TS3 compared to the WX30.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and WX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
Sports photography with Sony WX30
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
64
good battery power (310 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery power (310 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change 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
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $259