Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GH3 was manufactured 3 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the GH3 grades vs the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH3 features outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GH3 and the TS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and TS1 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH3 and TS1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH3 will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher GH3 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.