Sony FX3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85

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      Specifications

      General Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelFX3Lumix DMC-GX85
      MSRP£509 (body only), $799/£599 (w/12-32mm lens), £729 (w/12-32 and 35-100mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.1 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 102,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      ProcessorBIONZ XRVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28324592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3424, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White Balance2500 to 9900K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      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 ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points75949
      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-GX85
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,765k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps8.0 fps
      Flash Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/125 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV0 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)
      DXO Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      DxO Low Light ISO3900662
      DxO Color Depth24.222.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.412.6
      DxO Overall Score8571
      Video Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Internal Recording ModesH.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]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesRaw 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
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hoursunlimited
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Audio I/O2 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
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (Ethernet, USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Physical Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Dimensions130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3")122 x 71 x 44 mm (4.8 x 2.8 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)715 g (1.58 lb/ 25.3 oz)426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.7 x 9.4 x 5.8"6.7 x 6.1 x 4.1"
      Package Weight3.775 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Battery PackNP-FZ100
      Battery Life600 shots290 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony FX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1/4"-20 Female
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body
      3 x 1/4"-20 Female on Included Handle
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Included Accessoriesrechargeable 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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