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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Updated by Panasonic G7
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was launched 21 months after the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G6 scores against the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic TS3

 G6 TS3 
ReleasedApril 2013August 2011More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic G6

 TS3 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS3

 G6 TS3 

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the G6 and the TS3.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and TS3 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and TS3.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G6 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G6 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher G6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography details
56
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
72
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
63
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2013-04-24 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 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
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 310 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $750 $380