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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH3
Panasonic TS3
(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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH2 was announced 4 months prior to the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH2 scores against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic TS3

 GH2 TS3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic GH2

 TS3 GH2 

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS3

 GH2 TS3 
AnnouncedMarch 2011August 2011Similar age

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GH2 compared to the TS3.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and TS3 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and TS3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH2 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH2 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
46
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (330 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (330 per charge)
63
better than average battery life (310 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (330 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2011-03-23 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 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 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 655 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 310 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,000 $380