Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS4

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was revealed 6 months before the TS4 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the G3 scores against the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 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).

See the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 compared to the TS4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and TS4 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and TS4.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G3 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.