Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A3000

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was announced 24 months earlier than the A3000 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GF3 scores vs the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 compared to the A3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and A3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A3000 will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.