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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was introduced 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS5 grades against the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic ZS3

 TS5 ZS3 
LaunchedJuly 2013May 2009Fresher by 51 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic TS5

 ZS3 TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS3

 TS5 ZS3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 and the ZS3.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and ZS3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TS5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography information
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS5
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
72
great battery power (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
52
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-12 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $200