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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS3 grades versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony WX350

					

					

						
 TS3 WX350 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic TS3

					

					

						
 WX350 TS3 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX350

					

					

						
 TS3 WX350 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS3 vs the WX350.
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and WX350.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

						Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
21
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
36
 good  resolution (18MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (310 shots)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
63
 better than average battery pack (310 shots)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone port
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 missing external mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $270