Sony Alpha 3500 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 3500Lumix DMC-G3
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      MSRPAU$499 with 18-50mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels20 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000160 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      ProcessorBIONZVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36324592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18244576 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
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points2523
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 DMC-G3
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x1.40x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.5 fps4.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4m at ISO10011.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      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) ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      DxO Low Light ISO667
      DxO Color Depth21.0
      DxO Dynamic Range10.6
      DxO Overall Score56
      Video Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264AVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1 Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")115 x 84 x 47 mm (4.53 x 3.31 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 5.7 x 6.1"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life470 shots270 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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