Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6/Panasonic-GF6-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(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
(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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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony FX3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Sony FX3
GF6 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic GF6
FX3 | GF6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2021 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 95 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Sony FX3
GF6 | FX3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Sony-FX3-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Sony-FX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Sony-FX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Sony-FX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Sony FX3 | |
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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 |