Panasonic G3 vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's look closer at the Panasonic G3 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the G3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was released 13 months prior to the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G3 scores vs the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 features physical measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G3 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G3 versus the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and NEX-F3 is 83 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and NEX-F3.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The G3 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.