Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS6 was manufactured 5 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS6 grades vs the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic ZS3
TS6 | ZS3 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | May 2009 | Fresher by 69 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic TS6
ZS3 | TS6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS3
TS6 | ZS3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS6 compared to the ZS3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and ZS3.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
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 (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) |
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 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $200 |