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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G5
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
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was manufactured about the same time to the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the G3 scores vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic TS3

 G3 TS3 
Manually focus Very 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
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic G3

 TS3 G3 

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic TS3

 G3 TS3 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 provides external measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G3 compared to the TS3.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and TS3 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and TS3.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G3 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G3 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G3
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
47
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
70
features touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
64
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
62
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-11 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 336 grams (0.74 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 667 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 310 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $380