Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ1000Lumix DMC-TS3
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
      MSRP$899/£749
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel12.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points4911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Focal Length9.12 - 146 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 400 mm28 - 128 mm
      Optical Zoom16x4.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.0f/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1300 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps3.7 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range13.50 m at Auto ISO5.60 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      DxO Low Light ISO517
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Dimensions137 x 99 x 131 mm (5.39 x 3.9 x 5.16")103 x 64 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.52 x 1.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz)197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.5 x 1.9"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Battery PackDMW-BLC12PP
      Battery Life360 shots310 shots
      Internal Storage19 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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