Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS3

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very close but the G10 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TS3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G10 scores versus the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G10 versus the TS3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and TS3 is 72 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and TS3.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The G10 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older G10 will be behind in sensor tech.