Panasonic GF2 vs Sony A3000

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF2 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was released 3 years before the A3000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GF2 grades vs the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 has physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF2 against the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and A3000 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and A3000.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A3000 will render more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.