Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic GF2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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic TS10
GF3 | TS10 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic GF3
TS10 | GF3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS10
GF3 | TS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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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 |