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Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2 Comparison

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10 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Panasonic cameras cameras with different body types: Panasonic ZS3, which was introduced in May 2009 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic TS2, which was introduced in January 2010 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 8 months difference between ZS3 and TS2 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-05-14
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 229g. 103 x 60 x 33 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ7

Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-01-26
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 188g. 99 x 63 x 24 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Compare

Panasonic TS2 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 (Lumix DMC-FT2)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (Lumix DMC-TZ7)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1300s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 128mm 172 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 4.6× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.78µm2 vs 1.98µm2 40% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 10 MP 39% more pixels
Weight
188 g vs 229 g 41 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
2.0fps vs 2.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS3 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic TS2 has external dimensions of 99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94″) and weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2. Panasonic TS2 is 4mm narrower and 9mm thinner than Panasonic ZS3 but it is also 3mm taller.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic TS2 is significantly lighter (41g ) than the Panasonic ZS3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS3's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS2's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic TS2 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine HD II processor.

Below you can see the ZS3 and TS2 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 Cameras


Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Panasonic ZS3 has 40% larger pixel area compared to Panasonic TS2, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 features a 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 12× zoom lens whereas Panasonic TS2 features a 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 4.6× zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS3 has 3mm wider coverage than the Panasonic TS2. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.30 at the wide end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS3 has 172mm longer reach than the Panasonic TS2. At f4.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS3
TS2
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ZS3
TS2
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS3
TS2
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS3
TS2
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS3 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS2 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS3 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic TS2 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic ZS3 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS2 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
11 Focus Points
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
11 Focus Points
128 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Panasonic ZS3 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic TS2 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
229g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
188g
Environmental Sealings
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic ZS3 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS2 for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Panasonic TS2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS3 and Panasonic TS2 scores compare:

Panasonic ZS3
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #342 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #996 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Panasonic TS2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #197 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #762 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Panasonic TS2 has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic ZS3 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-01-26
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 27.72mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
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
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12×) 28-128 mm (4.6×)
Max Aperture F3.3-4.9 F3.3-5.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1300s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 229g 188g
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm 99 x 63 x 24mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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