Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS20

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH3 was announced 8 months after the TS20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GH3 grades vs the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH3 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GH3 and the TS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and TS20 is 66 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH3 and TS20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH3 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The younger GH3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.