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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was released 19 months after the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GF3 grades versus the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic TS10

 GF3 TS10 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic GF3

 TS10 GF3 

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS10

 GF3 TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GF3 against the TS10.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and TS10.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF3 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS10 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger GF3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography information
58
has focus by touch
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (300 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
61
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-11 2010-01-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 264 grams (0.58 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 459 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $360 $249