Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic G6 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was manufactured 2 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G6 matches up against the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G6 against the NEX-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and NEX-3 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and NEX-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G6 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G6 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern G6 will have an advantage in sensor technology.