Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 vs Canon PowerShot G3 X

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      BrandPanasonicCanon
      ModelLumix DMC-GX850PowerShot G3 X
      MSRP$549 (body only)$999
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels16.84 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      ProcessorVenus EngineDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4320 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 720 x 480), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 4320 x 2432, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 408), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3840 x 2880, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2880 x 2880, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4931
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      Focal Length8.8 - 220 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom25x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.20"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction      		Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range4.00 m at ISO 1006.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/50 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      DxO Low Light ISO586521
      DxO Color Depth23.221.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.312.3
      DxO Overall Score7363
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Dimensions107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3")123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13")
      Weight (inc. batteries)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.65 x 5.6 x 4.15"8.9 x 6.5 x 4.7"
      Package Weight1.475 lb2.805 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Battery PackDMW-BLH7NB-10L
      Battery Life210 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Self Timer 2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 secYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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