Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-C3
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87 Imaging
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87 Imaging
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Portability
91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
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91 Imaging
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Later Model is Panasonic GX7
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX1 was released 6 months later than the NEX-C3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX1 matches up against the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Sony NEX-C3
| GX1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic GX1
| NEX-C3 | GX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Sony NEX-C3
| GX1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | August 2011 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GX1 against the NEX-C3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and NEX-C3 is 87 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and NEX-C3.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GX1 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier.
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Panasonic GX1 Street photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography details
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GX1 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography details
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic GX1 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography information
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (300 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography details
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
lighter than competition (225 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
Photography Glossary
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-02-14 | 2011-08-22 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.60 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 318g (0.70 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 55 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 703 | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $228 | $343 |