Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZR3

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GF6 was manufactured 3 years after the ZR3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF6 matches up vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GF6 vs the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and ZR3 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and ZR3.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger GF6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.