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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
Panasonic TS6
(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 January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was released 4 years earlier than the TS6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GF3 scores vs the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic TS6

 GF3 TS6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic GF3

 TS6 GF3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS6

 GF3 TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 features external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF3 against the TS6.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
58
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
no Timelapse function
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
32
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2011-08-11 2015-01-06
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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) 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 264g (0.58 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $360 $300