Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6400
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Announced August 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF2
- Updated by Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Released January 2019

Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6400 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony A6400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

The GF3 was introduced 8 years earlier than the A6400 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF3 matches up versus the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Sony A6400
GF3 | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Panasonic GF3
A6400 | GF3 | |||
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 90 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Sony A6400
GF3 | A6400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony A6400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GF3 compared to the A6400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and A6400.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF3 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6400 will produce greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-08-11 | 2019-01-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 264 gr (0.58 lb) | 403 gr (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 459 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 410 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $360 | $898 |