Sony ZV-E1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

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Specifications

General	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Brand	Sony	Panasonic
Model	ZV-E1	Lumix DMC-GF2
Predecessor Model		Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Successor Model		Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
MSRP	$2200 (body only), $2500 with 28-80mm F4-5.6
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
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	13 Megapixel	13 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixel	12 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	80 - 102,400	100 - 6,400
Boosted ISO Range	40 - 409,600

Photo	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Processor	BIONZ XR	Venus Engine FHD
Max Image Resolution	4240 x 2832	4000 x 3000
Other Resolutions		4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	HEIF, JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Extra fine, fine, normal	Fine, Standard
Bit Depth	10-Bit
Timelapse Recording	With downloadable app
White Balance		Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature, with Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias adjustments and color temperature settings of 2500-10000K in 100K increments
WB Bracketing		3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis

Focus	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
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 Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Automatic, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
AF Detection Range	+6 to +20 EV
Number of Focus Points	759	23
Number of Cross-type Focus Points		0
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 ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Lens Mount	Sony E	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	1x	2x
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	5 stops
Digital Image Stabilization
Lens Breathing Correction
Gyroscopic Stabilization

Screen	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fixed
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	1,037k dot	460k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Viewfinder

Shutter	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Shutter Type	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
Max Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	2.6 fps

Flash	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes		Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync
Flash Range		6.00 m
Max Flash Sync Speed		1/160 sec
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System		TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional)
External Flash Connection	Intelligent Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe

Exposure	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes		Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Metering Range	+3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)	±1.3 (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)

DXO	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
DxO Low Light ISO		506
DxO Color Depth		21.2
DxO Dynamic Range		10.3
DxO Overall Score		54

Video	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Internal Recording Modes	XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [45 to 150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [30 to 100 Mbps] XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 to 100 Mbps] XAVC S 4:2:2 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [140 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [100 Mbps] XAVC S 8-Bit Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/119.88 fps [60 to 100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97 fps [16 to 50 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps] XAVC S 10-Bit Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps] XAVC S-I 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 59.94 fps [600 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 50 fps [500 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 29.97 fps [300 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 25 fps [250 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 59.94 fps [222 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50 fps [185 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [111 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25 fps [93 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [89 Mbps]	Yes
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264	AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 1920	1920 x 1080
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
No crop on 4K Videos
Webcam Functionality
Tally/Front Recording Light
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	5 min - UHD 4K 13 hours - 1920 x 1080	30 min

Terminals	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Micro	Mini Type C
Speaker	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Multiple	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
NFC
Mobile App Compatible	*As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control	wireless or smartphone

Environmental	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature		Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C

Physical	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Dimensions	121 x 72 x 54 mm (4.76 x 2.83 x 2.13")	113 x 68 x 33 mm (4.45 x 2.68 x 1.3")
Weight (inc. batteries)	483 g (1.06 lb / 17.04 oz)	310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	5.9 x 5.8 x 4.8"
Package Weight	1.535 lb

Power and Storage	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Battery Pack	NP-FZ100
Battery Life	570 shots	300 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

Other	Sony ZV-E1	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Self Timer		2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female
Accessory Mount	1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Electronic Level Gauge
Included Accessories	Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Wind Screen, Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap

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