Panasonic GF3 vs Sony a5000

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GF3 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The GF3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the a5000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GF3 scores vs the a5000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 features external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF3 and Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GF3 vs the a5000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and a5000.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a5000 will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.