Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 videoThe 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.
Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony NEX-C3
G6 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 21 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 920k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic G6
NEX-C3 | G6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony NEX-C3
G6 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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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 |