Panasonic GF3 vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The GF3 was introduced 5 years before the RX1R II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF3 matches up versus the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 compared to the RX1R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and RX1R II.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give you more detail using its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GF3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.