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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic G3
  • Updated by Panasonic G6
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was unveiled 12 months after the TS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G5 scores vs the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic TS3

 G5 TS3 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2011More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic G5

 TS3 G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic TS3

 G5 TS3 

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G5 against the TS3.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and TS3 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and TS3.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G5 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer G5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
66
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (396g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G5
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
66
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (396 grams)
63
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery pack (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
62
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (396 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2012-07-17 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396g (0.87 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 310 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $380