Panasonic GH3 vs Sony A6700

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic GH3 versus Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The GH3 was introduced 11 years prior to the A6700 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GH3 matches up vs the A6700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH3 has outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH3 versus the A6700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and A6700 is 66 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH3 and A6700.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6700 will give you more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.