Panasonic GF1 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GF1 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the NEX-C3 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF1 grades versus the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF1 and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GF1 versus the NEX-C3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and NEX-C3 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be behind in sensor technology.