Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was revealed 4 years before the WX500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS3 matches up vs the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS3 compared to the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and WX500.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX500 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.