Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic GF3
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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF2
- New Model is Panasonic GF5
Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic GF3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the S6400 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S6400 was announced 13 months after the GF3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S6400 grades vs the GF3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Panasonic GF3
S6400 | GF3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | August 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Nikon S6400
GF3 | S6400 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic GF3
S6400 | GF3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6400 has outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic GF3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S6400 and the GF3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and GF3 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and GF3.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S6400 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S6400 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S6400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 264 gr (0.58 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 shots | 300 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $360 |