Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS3

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GH1 was brought out 3 years before the TS3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GH1 scores versus the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH1 has got external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GH1 compared to the TS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and TS3 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and TS3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GH1 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older GH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.