Sony Alpha 7S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 7SLumix DMC-G3
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      MSRP$2499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 409,600160 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28324592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 7764576 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
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      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 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x1.40x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +4
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps4.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, ProprietaryHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      DxO Low Light ISO3702667
      DxO Color Depth23.921.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.210.6
      DxO Overall Score8756
      Video Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVCAVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")115 x 84 x 47 mm (4.53 x 3.31 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 6.2 x 6.15"7.5 x 5.7 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.55 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life360 shots270 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 7S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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