Panasonic GF3 vs Sony W800

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony W800, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and W800 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was introduced 3 years before the W800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF3 grades vs the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 comes with outside measurements 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF3 vs Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF3 and the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and W800.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony W800 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GF3 will be behind in sensor innovation.