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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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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).
Compare the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
Sports photography with Sony WX30
37
 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
63
 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
31
 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