Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS3

Let's look closer at the Canon G16 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and TS3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was brought out 2 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G16 scores vs the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G16 and Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 vs the TS3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and TS3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and TS3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G16 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.