Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic G5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
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony NEX-F3
G6 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | August 2012 | Newer by 9 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 920k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony NEX-F3
G6 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 |