Panasonic GF3 vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GF3 was unveiled 3 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the GF3 scores versus the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF3 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF3 and the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and HX400V.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF3 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX400V will result in more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GF3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.