Panasonic GF3 vs Sony H55

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony H55, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and H55 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was revealed 15 months after the H55 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF3 scores versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 compared to the H55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and H55.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H55 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher GF3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.