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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH4
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GH3 was brought out 3 months before the TS25 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GH3 matches up versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic TS25

 GH3 TS25 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GH3

 TS25 GH3 

Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic TS25

 GH3 TS25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar age

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GH3 against the TS25.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and TS25 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH3 and TS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GH3 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
65
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (144g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
63
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery power (540 per charge)
weather proof
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (550g)
71
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH3
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
42
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
65
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED Monitor with static touch control TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,744k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 812 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $799 $180