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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly close but the G1 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was launched 3 years earlier than the TS3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G1 grades versus the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic TS3

 G1 TS3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic G1

 TS3 G1 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS3

 G1 TS3 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 versus the TS3.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and TS3 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and TS3.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G1 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged G1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G1
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
63
great battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery power (310 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
18
can't shoot video
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-19 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 310 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $380