Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GH3

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic GH3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and GH3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GF3 was released 13 months prior to the GH3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GF3 scores against the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF3 vs the GH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and GH3 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and GH3.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GH3 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.