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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3

Portability
87
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX7
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic GX1 and Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was introduced 10 years earlier than the FX3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX1 grades vs the FX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Sony FX3

 GX1 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Panasonic GX1

 FX3 GX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2021February 2012Newer by 109 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Sony FX3

 GX1 FX3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX1 vs the FX3.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and FX3 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and FX3.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography details
Sony FX3 Portrait photography details
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography info
Sony FX3 Street photography info
69
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography advice
Sony FX3 Sports photography advice
46
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
Travel photography with Sony FX3
65
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
good battery pack (600 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
selfie friendly display
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography features
Sony FX3 Landscape photography features
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
Vlogging with Sony FX3
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Sony FX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Sony FX3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-14 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 759
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 318g (0.70 lbs) 716g (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 85
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 13.4
DXO Low light rating 703 3900
Other
Battery life 300 shots 600 shots
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $228 $3,900