Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS2

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very close but the G3 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was announced 18 months later than the TS2 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the G3 grades against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 features external measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G3 and the TS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and TS2 is 83 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and TS2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G3 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G3 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger G3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.