| General | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Panasonic |
| Model | FX3 | Lumix DMC-G7 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
| MSRP | $799 (w/14-42mm lens) $1099 (w/14-140mm lens) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel | 16.84 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.2 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 102,400 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 409,600 |
| Photo | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ XR | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Other Resolutions | 4592 x 3448, 3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704, 1824 x 1368 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, RAW | JPEG, MPO, RAW |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | With downloadable app | |
| White Balance | 2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus | Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 759 | 49 |
| 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 FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Lens Breathing Correction | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.40x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 17.5 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +4 |
| Shutter | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/8000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 7.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 40 fps at 16 MP for up to 80 Frames Up to 30 fps at 8 MP for up to 53 Frames Up to 8 fps at 16 MP for up to 80 Frames Up to 6 fps at 16 MP for up to 80 Frames Up to 2 fps at 16 MP for up to 80 Frames |
| Flash | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync | |
| Flash Range | 9.30 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/125 sec | 1/160 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot Partial | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV | 0 to +18 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | (AF/AE LOCK button) |
| DXO | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3900 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.4 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 85 |
| Video | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [50 to 280 Mbps] H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [30 to 150 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [100 to 280 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [50 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [60 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/6/12/23.98/24/29.97/48.00/59.94 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] XAVC Proxy Full HD: 1920 x 1080 [9 to 16 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 [6 Mbps] | MP4 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] 640 x 480 @ 29.97 fps [4 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 Formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4264 x 2408 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps | HDMI 1920 x 1080p |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Focus Mapping function for Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Tally/Front Recording Light | ||
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 13 hours | 30 min |
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS Combo Mic/Line Input on Included Handle 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (Ethernet, USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB | 1 x Mini-USB 8-Pin (USB 2.0) Output 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size | Micro Type D |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5 | |
| NFC | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | : Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Environmental | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3") | 125 x 86 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.39 x 3.03") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 715 g (1.58 lb/ 25.3 oz) | 410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.7 x 9.4 x 5.8" | 7.5 x 7.15 x 5.55" |
| Package Weight | 3.775 lb | 2.43 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 | |
| Battery Life | 600 shots | 350 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Sony FX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures | 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4"-20 Female | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe 5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body 3 x 1/4"-20 Female on Included Handle | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Supersonic wave filter | |
| Included Accessories | rechargeable battery np-fz100, battery charger bc-qz1, power cord, xlr handle unit, accessory shoe kit, body cap, accessory shoe cap, handle shoe cap, usb-a to usb-c cable (usb 3.2) |
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