Panasonic GH3 vs Sony NEX-6

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH3 vs Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GH3 was released 6 months before the NEX-6 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GH3 scores against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH3 has outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH3 vs Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GH3 versus the NEX-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and NEX-6 is 66 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH3 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier.