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Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • Replacement is Sony A7 IV
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G1 versus Sony A7 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and A7 III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The G1 was released 10 years before the A7 III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G1 matches up against the A7 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Sony A7 III

 G1 A7 III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic G1

 A7 III G1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 110 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Sony A7 III

 G1 A7 III 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G1 versus Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G1 vs the A7 III.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and A7 III is 82 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and A7 III.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 III will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 III Portrait photography highlights
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
84
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography features
Sony A7 III Sports photography features
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (610 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
73
good battery (610 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (610 per charge)
two card slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G1
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
18
no video recording
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-19 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 96
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 14.7
DXO Low light rating 463 3730
Other
Battery life 330 photos 610 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $0 $1,998