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Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G1 and Sony A7S III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and A7S III (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was launched 12 years earlier than the A7S III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the G1 scores against the A7S III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Sony A7S III

 G1 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Panasonic G1

 A7S III G1 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2009More recent by 140 months
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Sony A7S III

 G1 A7S III 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 has got exterior 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) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G1 and Sony A7S III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 versus the A7S III.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and A7S III is 82 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and A7S III.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G1 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography details
Sony A7S III Portrait photography details
58
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography factors
Sony A7S III Sports photography factors
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography details
Sony A7S III Travel photography details
62
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
70
great battery (600 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
display is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S III Vlogging advice
18
can't record video
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Sony A7S III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-19 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max boosted ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
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 settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 lb) 699g (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 85
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 13.3
DXO Low light rating 463 2993
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 600 pictures
Battery format 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $0 $3,499