Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS3

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.