Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Sony A7S III
G1 | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Panasonic G1
A7S III | G1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | January 2009 | More recent by 140 months | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 460k | Crisper screen (+980k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Sony A7S III
G1 | A7S III | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and A7S III is 82 and 61 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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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 |