Panasonic GF3 vs Sony RX100

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GF3 and Sony RX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The GF3 was announced 12 months earlier than the RX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF3 matches up vs the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 provides outside 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 RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 and Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GF3 vs the RX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and RX100.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF3 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 will show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.