Panasonic GF2 vs Sony a3500

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was unveiled 4 years before the a3500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF2 scores vs the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 features external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GF2 versus the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and a3500 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and a3500.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a3500 will produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be behind in sensor innovation.