Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GX9 was released 6 years after the TS3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX9 scores versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX9 and the TS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and TS3 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and TS3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer GX9 should have a benefit in sensor tech.