Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TS25 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GF3 grades versus the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 and the TS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and TS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and TS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.