Panasonic GF3 vs Sony RX1

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GF3 and Sony RX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF3 was brought out 18 months earlier than the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GF3 grades versus the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF3 and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF3 against the RX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and RX1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF3 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GF3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.