Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-6

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The GF3 was revealed 19 months before the NEX-6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF3 grades against the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF3 versus the NEX-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and NEX-6.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-6 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GF3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.