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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF5
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was announced 23 months prior to the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF3 grades against the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic TS5

 GF3 TS5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic GF3

 TS5 GF3 
AnnouncedJuly 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS5

 GF3 TS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 has got exterior measurements 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 TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GF3 against the TS5.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF3 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older GF3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography information
Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF3
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
58
has touch focus
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-11 2013-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 264g (0.58 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 459 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 370 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $360 $350