Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX1
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Launched July 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic G2
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- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
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Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic G3 and Sony HX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G3 was launched 2 years after the HX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the G3 scores against the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Sony HX1
| G3 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | April 2009 | More modern by 27 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic G3
| HX1 | G3 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Sony HX1
| G3 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G3 and the HX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and HX1 is 83 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and HX1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G3 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-07-11 | 2009-04-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 9.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 336 grams (0.74 lb) | 544 grams (1.20 lb) |
| Dimensions | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 667 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $500 | $47,999 |