Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic TS30

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GH3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH3 matches up against the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH3 offers outside measurements 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 TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GH3 versus the TS30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and TS30 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH3 and TS30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The GH3 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged GH3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.