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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was released 4 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX850 grades vs the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Sony NEX-F3

 GX850 NEX-F3 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2012Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic GX850

 NEX-F3 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Sony NEX-F3

 GX850 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 comes with external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX850 versus the NEX-F3.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GX850 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The newer GX850 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
66
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
79
provides focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (210 CIPA)
69
good battery (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (210 per charge)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Sony NEX-F3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-04 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 73
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.3
DXO Low light score 586 1114
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 470 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $548 $470