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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
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Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GH5 was announced 5 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH5 matches up against the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic TS3

 GH5 TS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2017August 2011Fresher by 66 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic GH5

 TS3 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS3

 GH5 TS3 

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 features external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GH5 versus the TS3.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and TS3 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and TS3.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH5 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger GH5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (410 shots)
64
good battery life (310 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery (410 shots)
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery life (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-04 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 310 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $1,298 $380