Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GF3 was revealed 9 months prior to the HX200V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF3 scores versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 features outer 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GF3 and the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and HX200V.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF3 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX200V will show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.