Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A7S III
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Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Superseded the Sony A7S II
Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A7S III Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GF1 and Sony A7S III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly close but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and A7S III (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.
Sony Japan Introduces 5G Transmitter for Alpha CamerasThe GF1 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the A7S III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF1 matches up versus the A7S III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Sony A7S III
GF1 | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Panasonic GF1
A7S III | GF1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | October 2009 | Fresher by 131 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Crisper display (+980k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Sony A7S III
GF1 | A7S III | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 has outside measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF1 and Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GF1 against the A7S III.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and A7S III is 85 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and A7S III.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The GF1 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The older GF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-10-14 | 2020-07-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385 grams (0.85 pounds) | 699 grams (1.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 513 | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 600 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch cost | $400 | $3,499 |