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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was revealed 3 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TS5 scores versus the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic ZR3

 TS5 ZR3 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic TS5

 ZR3 TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZR3

 TS5 ZR3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 vs the ZR3.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and ZR3.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS5 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger TS5 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
72
good battery pack (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT5 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-12 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" 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 370 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $280