Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS2

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was launched 19 months after the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF3 scores vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GF3 compared to the TS2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and TS2.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern GF3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.