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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase 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
  • Launched July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GH1 and Sony A7S III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and A7S III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The GH1 was brought out 12 years before the A7S III and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GH1 grades vs the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Sony A7S III

 GH1 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Panasonic GH1

 A7S III GH1 
LaunchedJuly 2020July 2009Fresher by 134 months
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Sony A7S III

 GH1 A7S III 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 features outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GH1 and the A7S III.

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and A7S III is 81 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and A7S III.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GH1 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The older GH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
Portrait photography with Sony A7S III
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
71
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography features
Sony A7S III Street photography features
72
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography information
Sony A7S III Sports photography information
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
70
good battery life (600 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
selfie friendly display
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (600 shots)
has double storage slots
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S III Vlogging highlights
72
selfie friendly display
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Sony A7S III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-10 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 18.89 x 14.48mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 273.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 1600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 1.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 385g (0.85 lb) 699g (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 85
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 13.3
DXO Low light rating 772 2993
Other
Battery life 320 images 600 images
Battery form 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 With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $949 $3,499