Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF2
- Renewed by Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe GF3 was announced within a month of the NEX-C3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF3 grades versus the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Sony NEX-C3
| GF3 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic GF3
| NEX-C3 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Sony NEX-C3
| GF3 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | August 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 has external dimensions 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-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GF3 versus the NEX-C3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and NEX-C3.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF3 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-08-11 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 264g (0.58 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 50 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 459 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $360 | $343 |
