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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF5
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was manufactured 5 months before the TS4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF3 grades against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic TS4

 GF3 TS4 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GF3

 TS4 GF3 

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS4

 GF3 TS4 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 has got external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GF3 compared to the TS4.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and TS4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GF3 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (300 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
58
features touch focus
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (300 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
32
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-11 2012-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 264 grams (0.58 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 310 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $360 $399