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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5
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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GH4 was released 2 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH4 matches up against the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic TS3

 GH4 TS3 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic GH4

 TS3 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic TS3

 GH4 TS3 

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH4 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GH4 vs the TS3.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and TS3 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and TS3.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH4 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GH4 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer GH4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
71
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others in class (560g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others in class (560 grams)
environment proof
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than others in class (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IX 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 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 range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 grams (1.23 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 791 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 310 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,500 $380