Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 was introduced in August 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 was introduced in April 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 have 3.0" screens with 460k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 has a Fixed screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 features a 12 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 160 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 features a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm². Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800 and expands to 160 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Cameras are equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to their Micro Four Thirds sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 2x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 nothing can be done. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 has a Mini TypeC HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 can shoot continuously up to 3.2 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 can shoot continuously up to 4.2 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.30 m.. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on both cameras.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 body has dimensions of 108 x 67 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.26") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 body has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.5"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 weighs 264 g (0.58 lb / 9.31 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 weighs 323 g (0.71 lb / 11.39 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

108 mm

67 mm

111 mm

65 mm

67 mm

65 mm

32 mm

38 mm