Panasonic GF3 vs Sony a3500

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the a3500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF3 matches up against the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF3 vs the a3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and a3500.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony a3500 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.