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Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G6 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was unveiled 4 months prior to the A3000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the G6 grades against the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony A3000

 G6 A3000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Panasonic G6

 A3000 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony A3000

 G6 A3000 
LaunchedApril 2013August 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G6 compared to the A3000.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and A3000 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and A3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G6 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A3000 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A3000 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography info
Sony A3000 Street photography info
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
72
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
60
great battery power (470 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G6
Vlogging with Sony A3000
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
26
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Sony A3000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-24 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 78
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.8
DXO Low light score 639 1068
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $750 $398