Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS10

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.

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.

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.

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.