Clicky

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G6 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The G6 was released 21 months later than the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G6 scores versus the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony NEX-C3

 G6 NEX-C3 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2011More recent by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic G6

 NEX-C3 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony NEX-C3

 G6 NEX-C3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G6 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G6 and the NEX-C3.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and NEX-C3 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G6 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The younger G6 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography features
73
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (225g)
no image stabilization
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography features
72
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
71
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than others (225 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
no image stabilization
27
lighter than others (225 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Sony NEX-C3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-24 2011-08-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
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 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 73
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.2
DXO Low light rating 639 1083
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $750 $343