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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF5
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic TS25

 GF3 TS25 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GF3

 TS25 GF3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS25

 GF3 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

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

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF3
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
58
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
32
touch screen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-11 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 264g (0.58 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $360 $180