Panasonic TS3 with Panasonic TS2 Comparison

Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic TS2 Main Features

  • August, 2011
  • January, 2010
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-128 mm (4.6x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 28-128 mm (4.6x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 80 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
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  • 103 x 64 x 27 mm, 197g.
  • 99 x 63 x 24 mm, 188g.
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Panasonic TS3 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
36
Value for money score
58
Portability score
96
Overall score
42

Panasonic TS2 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
33
Value for money score
58
Portability score
97
Overall score
41

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-TS3 with Lumix DMC-TS2. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Waterproof cameras. Panasonic TS3 was released in 2011, and Panasonic TS2 in 2010. Lumix DMC-TS3 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-TS2 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-TS3 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-TS2. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-TS3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-TS3 Lumix DMC-TS2
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-TS3 Lumix DMC-TS2
Announced August, 2011 January, 2010
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1300 sec 1/1300 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps 2.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.60 5.10
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 310 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 197 g 188 g
Physical Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27 mm 99 x 63 x 24 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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