Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was announced 3 years later than the TS3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX8 matches up vs the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 features outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX8 and the TS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and TS3 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and TS3.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX8 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer GX8 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.