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Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The G6 was released 9 months after the NEX-F3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the G6 scores against the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony NEX-F3

 G6 NEX-F3 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2012Newer by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic G6

 NEX-F3 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony NEX-F3

 G6 NEX-F3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G6 against the NEX-F3.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and NEX-F3 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and NEX-F3.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The G6 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The fresher G6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography info
56
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G6
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
72
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
69
great battery pack (470 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Sony NEX-F3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-24 2012-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 73
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.3
DXO Low light score 639 1114
Other
Battery life 340 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $750 $470