Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF6

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G3 was unveiled 21 months prior to the GF6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the G3 matches up against the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 offers outer dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G3 compared to the GF6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and GF6 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and GF6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older G3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.