Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic S3

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was introduced 2 years after the S3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF6 scores vs the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF6 versus the S3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and S3 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and S3.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger GF6 provides an edge in sensor tech.