Panasonic GX1 vs Sony a3500
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
- Renewed by Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A3000
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony a3500 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe GX1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the a3500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX1 matches up vs the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Sony a3500
GX1 | a3500 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Panasonic GX1
a3500 | GX1 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Sony a3500
GX1 | a3500 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX1 vs the a3500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and a3500 is 87 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and a3500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a3500 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-02-14 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 318 grams (0.70 lbs) | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 470 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $228 | $398 |