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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF7
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The GF6 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the FX3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GF6 matches up vs the FX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Sony FX3

 GF6 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic GF6

 FX3 GF6 
RevealedFebruary 2021April 2013More modern by 95 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Sony FX3

 GF6 FX3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF6 versus the FX3.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and FX3 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and FX3.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF6 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GF6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
Sony FX3 Portrait photography info
64
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography information
Sony FX3 Street photography information
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
Sony FX3 Sports photography info
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography features
Sony FX3 Travel photography features
69
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
great battery pack (600 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography advice
Sony FX3 Landscape photography advice
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Sony FX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Sony FX3
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-08 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 409600
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 187
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323 grams (0.71 lb) 716 grams (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 85
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 13.4
DXO Low light score 622 3900
Other
Battery life 340 images 600 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $326 $3,900