Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-C3
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
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90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
57
Portability
91 Imaging
57 Features
57 Overall
57
91 Imaging
57 Features
57 Overall
57
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
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Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF8 scores versus the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Sony NEX-C3
| GF8 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2016 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 55 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic GF8
| NEX-C3 | GF8 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Sony NEX-C3
| GF8 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 has physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GF8 vs the NEX-C3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and NEX-C3.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The GF8 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The younger GF8 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Panasonic GF8 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography factors
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic GF8 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography info
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (225g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-02-15 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor 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 resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 266g (0.59 lbs) | 225g (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Battery style | 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $549 | $343 |
