Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH3

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GF6 was brought out 7 months after the GH3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF6 matches up vs the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GF6 and the GH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and GH3 is 87 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and GH3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer GF6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.