Panasonic GH3 vs Sony FX30

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic GH3 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GH3 was released 11 years earlier than the FX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GH3 grades against the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Sony FX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH3 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH3 versus the FX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and FX30 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH3 and FX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony FX30 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older GH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.