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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was launched 5 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX9 grades versus the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony NEX-F3

 GX9 NEX-F3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2012More recent by 67 months
Screen resolution1240k920kSharper screen (+320k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic GX9

 NEX-F3 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony NEX-F3

 GX9 NEX-F3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 features outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX9 and the NEX-F3.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and NEX-F3 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX9 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer GX9 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX9
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 shots)
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
71
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
great battery power (470 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (260 shots)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony NEX-F3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-13 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $470