Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GF3
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-GF3 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 264 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GF3225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GF5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-GF3 and Lumix DMC-GF5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-GF3MetricLumix DMC-GF5
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
4.31 µmPixel pitch4.31 µm
18.59 µm²Pixel area18.59 µm²
5.38 MP/cm²Pixel density5.38 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
264 gWeight267 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-GF3 and Lumix DMC-GF5 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-GF3 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-GF3 and Lumix DMC-GF5 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-GF5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GF5
Released in 2012, Lumix DMC-GF5 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 267 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.