Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS3

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.