Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX80

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony WX80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 17 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS3 grades vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 features outside 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS3 and the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and WX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX80 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.