Sony NEX-F3
Mirrorless Camera
vs Panasonic GF3
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha NEX-F3

Best price $470
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 225 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stops 16,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera May 2012 vs June 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 6 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board GF3 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture GF3 does not have panorama

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3

Best price
$319
  • Weighs a little bit less than the NEX-F3 9.31 oz vs 11.1 oz
  • Smaller body size 14 in³ vs 20 in³
  • Cheaper street price $319 vs $470
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Has 3D capture capabilities NEX-F3 does not have 3D

What the Sony NEX-F3 and Panasonic GF3 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Sony NEX-F3 and the Panasonic GF3

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi

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