Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-F3
Portability
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
58
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
58
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GF6
- New Model is Panasonic GF8
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
- Updated by Sony NEX-3N
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In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF7 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe GF7 was brought out 2 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF7 scores vs the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony NEX-F3
| GF7 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 30 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic GF7
| NEX-F3 | GF7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony NEX-F3
| GF7 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GF7 and the NEX-F3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and NEX-F3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The GF7 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more modern GF7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography features
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sony NEX-F3 Street photography details
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Panasonic GF7 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-02-01 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) | 314 grams (0.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 470 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $308 | $470 |