Sony Alpha 3500 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 3500Lumix DC-GX9
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 3000
      MSRPAU$499 with 18-50mm lens$999 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels20 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      ProcessorBIONZVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36325184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      Focus Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      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 Points2549
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.5 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range4m at ISO1006.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)
      Video Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 29.98 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1 via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")124 x 72 x 47 mm (4.88 x 2.83 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.3 x 6.1 x 4.35"
      Package Weight2.585 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life470 shots260 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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