Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-TS3Lumix DMC-TS2
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels12.5 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004320 x 3240
      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 15044320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, / 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536 , 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 128 mm28 - 128 mm
      Optical Zoom4.6x4.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9f/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1300 sec1/1300 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps1.8 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range5.60 m5.10 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Exposure Metering ModesMultiMulti
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDAVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Dimensions103 x 64 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.52 x 1.06")99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94")
      Weight (inc. batteries)197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.5 x 1.9"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Battery Life310 shots
      Internal Storage19 MB40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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