Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively close but the G3 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G3 was launched 24 months earlier than the TS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G3 scores against the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 offers exterior 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 TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 compared to the TS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and TS5 is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and TS5.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The G3 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged G3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.