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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very close but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and G3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was released 9 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GH5S scores against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony G3

 GH5S G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2018January 2009Fresher by 110 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic GH5S

 G3 GH5S 
Display size3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony G3

 GH5S G3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GH5S and the G3.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and G3 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and G3.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The GH5S provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher GH5S will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch cost $2,498 $200