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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3
alaScore 90

1573 reviews

Oct, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1573 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the durability and image quality are overall positive. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive reviews about the contrast and viewfinder, while views are divided on the exposure.

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shutter, viewfinder, contrast

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the image quality and durability. The performance and portability also get good reviews, but there are some mixed views about the size. Many are less positive about the memory and lens.

usability, portability, performance, durability, image quality

price, lens, memory

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Oct, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 909 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and image quality. The performance and portability also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the contrast. There are some negative views about the viewfinder and shutter.

usability, portability, performance, image quality, price

shutter, viewfinder

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Oct, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 is the manufacturer's third shot at a high-end rugged camera. (It's the fourth if you include the more budget-friendly DMC-TS10 .) The price continues to hover just south of the $400 mark, but Panasonic has again bulked up...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 is a fast-shooting, easy-to-use rugged compact camera with excellent features to justify its high price.

The TS3's photos and movies look soft.

GPS and fast shooting performance make the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 a worthy rugged point-and-shoot even if its photos and videos aren't the sharpest.

May, 2011

Expert review by : PJ Jacobowitz (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

 

Images from the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 are on the soft side, but its tough build and innovative feature set make this pocket camera our favorite rugged outdoor shooter.

Integrated GPS, barometer, and altimeter. Waterproof to 40 feet. Freezeproof to 14⁰F. Can withstand drops up to 6.6 feet. Fast. Decent low-light performance. High-quality HD video capture (1080p at 17Mbps AVCHD). Can zoom and refocus while recording...

Pricey. Soft images. Barometer and altimeter information not viewable on your computer. LCD shows motion blur. Exposed lens shield is prone to fingerprints.

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Apr, 2011

Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Review

 

If you need a camera that can keep up with even the craziest of lifestyles, the Panasonic Lumix TS3 is for you. This "tough"camera can handle anything you throw at it. Sporting a 12-Megapixel imaging sensor, Leica zoom lens, iAuto mode and full 1080p...

iAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; AVCHD Lite HD video capture is high quality and small files ; Tough" features: Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof and Freezeproof ; Excellent Image...

Struggles a little with high contrast outdoor scenes ; Image noise in low-light, shadow areas ; Screen can be hard to see underwater

If you need a camera that can keep up with even the craziest of lifestyles, the Panasonic Lumix TS3 is for you. This "tough"camera can handle anything you throw at it. Sporting a 12-Megapixel imaging sensor, Leica zoom lens, iAuto mode and full 1080p...

Sep, 2011

Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 Review

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 (also known as the DMC-TS3) is a new waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera. The FT3 can be used underwater to a depth of up to 12 meters and is drop proof from a height up to 2m, freezeproof to -10 degrees C...

Like its predecessors, in the FT3 we have a take anywhere, use (almost) anywhere pocket camera that combines resilience with apparent sophistication via the addition of latest must have features including GPS, Full HD video, HDMI output and 3D...

Mar, 2011

Expert review by (consumersearch.com)

Best waterproof digital camera

 

The tough Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 (also called the DMC-FT3 in some regions) can go diving, skiing, snorkeling and more with no ill effects, reviewers say. It's waterproof to 12 meters, freezeproof to -10 degrees Celsius, dustproof, and it can...

Waterproof up to 12 meters, freezeproof to -10 degrees Celsius, shockproof to 2 meters, dustproof, fast shooting, records full HD video

Expensive compared to competition, soft details in photos and video

Nov, 2011

Expert review by : Buy-n-Shoot.com (buy-n-shoot.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 Digital Camera Review

 

The FT3 should be given serious consideration from potential 'tough camera' buyers as Panasonic have given attention to little things such as a double lock on the battery compartment / sd card entry, and sped up the auto focus and start up times from...

Aug, 2011

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3

 

This 'toughened' camera features Full HD video, GPS antenna, 3D shooting mode and is waterproof, shockproof, freeze proof and dust proof.

Shock, dust and waterproof, Onboard GPS and compass, 3D shooting mode

Image quality only so so, Not the most glove friendly buttons, No cover for the lens, No manual mode

May, 2011

Expert review by : Rachael D'Cruze (t3.com)

Panasonic Lumix FT3 review

 

The Panasonic Lumix FT3 is good looking, super tough and it takes great pictures. But is it worth the £300 price tag? T3 finds out

Sep, 2011

Expert review by : Matt Golowczynski (techradar.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 review

 

12.1Mp tough compact camera with GPS

Very solid build quality ; Impressive specs, such as Full HD video recording, GPS and more ; Focusing speed is excellent

Not a lot of manual control available ; GPS system sometimes got confused in our test

Panasonic FT3 Review: Overview

Mar, 2011

Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3

 

How many of us who take photographs on a regular basis can deny that, at one point or another, our camera hasn't inadvertently taken a tumble from our grasp or camera bag? To avoid that heart-in-mouth moment, and for added peace of mind, there's the...

Rugged build, rammed full of the latest must have features, reasonably priced (if at the higher end of the price spectrum compared with a non toughened snapper), easy to use, good results with the minimum of fuss, built in GPS, 3D mode, Full HD clips

Priced at a slight premium, operational buttons too small and fiddly to be operated with gloves on or with wet fingers

You might want a compact camera with a longer lens reach for your holidays - the so-called “travel zoom” of which Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-TZ20 is a good alternative example - but the added toughened qualities of the FT3 are sure to be a draw for...

Mar, 2011

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