Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-3

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TS4 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TS4 was released 21 months later than the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS4 grades versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has got outside 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 NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TS4 against the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and NEX-3 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and NEX-3.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-3 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher TS4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.