Panasonic GH3 vs Sony A58

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GH3 and Sony A58, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and A58 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The GH3 was announced 14 months before the A58 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GH3 matches up versus the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH3 comes with exterior 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 A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH3 and Sony A58 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH3 and the A58.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and A58 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and A58.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH3 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.