Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS10

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very comparable but the G3 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G3 was revealed 18 months later than the TS10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G3 grades against the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 provides outer dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G3 and the TS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and TS10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and TS10.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G3 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer G3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.