Sony Alpha 7S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha 7S and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha 7S was introduced in April 2014 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha 7S Highlights

      • 12.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 409,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,230k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Highlights

      • 16 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 160 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha 7S
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha 7S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   409,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 87
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)

      CONS

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 56
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      •   Price
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

      Advantage of Sony Alpha 7S

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha 7S over Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3.

      Sony Alpha 7S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs Micro Four Thirds
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 160
      Higher Native ISO 409,600 vs 6,400
      Timelapse Recording With downloadable app vs
      More Focus Points 25 vs 23
      Center Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,230k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.71x vs 0.70x
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 2,359k dot vs 1,440k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/160 sec
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 3702 vs 667
      Higher DxO Color Depth 23.9 vs 21.0
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.2 vs 10.6
      Higher DxO Overall Score 87 vs 56
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Speaker Mono vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 360 shots vs 270 shots
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7S II
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      Full Frame

      12.2 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D3000
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Epson R-D1
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Pentax K-S2
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      APS-C

      20.12 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony NEX-C3
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z fc
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      Panasonic G3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 over Sony Alpha 7S.

      Sony Alpha 7S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4240 x 2832 vs 4592 x 3448
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fully Articulated
      Touch Screen vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz) vs 336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)

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      Panasonic G6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G85
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic G5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic G7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic G9 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.21 MP

      Panasonic G2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic GF2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
        Light489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life360 shots270 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha 7S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 have 3.0" screens with 1,230k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Alpha 7S has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Sony Alpha 7S with Tilting and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 7S has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 7S features a 12.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 855.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 409,600. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 features a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 6,400.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha 7S is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 4240 x 2832 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3448 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4576 x 3056, 4576 x 2576, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 , 1712 x 1712, 1712 x 1712 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Sony Alpha 7S has Sony E lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Sony Alpha 7S its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sony Alpha 7S it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 nothing can be done. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony Alpha 7S nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony Alpha 7S

      Sony Alpha 7S has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      NFC on Sony Alpha 7S

      Sony Alpha 7S has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha 7S has a Micro HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha 7S comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha 7S has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha 7S has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sony Alpha 7S, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. Sony Alpha 7S can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 7S has Contrast-detection AF system with 25 focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 has 23 focusing points. Sony Alpha 7S has detection range from -4 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sony Alpha 7S ranges from +3 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sony Alpha 7S and ±5 EV range on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha 7S and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Sony Alpha 7S has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or Proprietary. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Sony Alpha 7S and 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha 7S body has dimensions of 127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 body has dimensions of 115 x 84 x 47 mm (4.53 x 3.31 x 1.85"). Sony Alpha 7S weighs 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 weighs 336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz).

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      127 mm

      94 mm

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      115 mm

      84 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha 7S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      Sony Alpha 7S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      GOOD
      84
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      GOOD
      73
      •   409,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   409,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha 7S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and give them scores of 74 and 62 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      OVERALL
      74
      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   409,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 87
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 56

      Photo

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      GOOD
      79
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      GOOD
      74
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,359k dot
      GOOD
      84
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha 7S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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