Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS3

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was released 3 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF6 scores versus the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GF6 vs the ZS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and ZS3 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and ZS3.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GF6 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer GF6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.