Panasonic GX850 vs Sony W710
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony W710 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GX850 versus Sony W710, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and W710 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe GX850 was launched 4 years later than the W710 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX850 scores vs the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony W710 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Sony W710
GX850 | W710 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | January 2013 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic GX850
W710 | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Sony W710
GX850 | W710 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 features outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GX850 versus Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the GX850 versus the W710.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and W710.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GX850 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer GX850 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 240 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $548 | $90 |