Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6600

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony A6600, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and A6600 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was unveiled 9 years prior to the A6600 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF3 matches up versus the A6600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GF3 vs the A6600.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and A6600 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and A6600.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6600 will offer more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GF3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.