Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 ×
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberGH4G1X Mark III
Alternate model number(s)-
  • g1x iii
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20142017
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133115
Width (mm)8451
Height (mm)9378
Weight (g)569399
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GH3Canon G1X Mark II
SuccessorPanasonic GH5-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)16.124.2
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9332.27
Sensor width (mm)17.322.3
Sensor height (mm)1314.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.753.72
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.6
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score74-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)791-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 16000 x 4200(67.2 mp other)
  • 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 24064 x 2800(67.4 mp other)
  • 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 1824(5.4 mp other)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4200 x 4000(16.8 mp other)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 2800(16.8 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)12.89.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)9660
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
Lens-Canon Zoom Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups with 3 double-sided aspherical elements and 1 single-sided aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-24.00 - 72.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-15.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)-10
Macro focus range (cm)-10 - 50
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.6
  • 2.0
  • 4
  • 6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face/Eye detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusingHybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter correction, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.67-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.34-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 200-25600; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 100Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 601/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNo scene modes. Creative Control (Stills): Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic MonochromeSmart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Custom 1, Custom 2, SCN (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Panoramic Shot, Panning
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction (when ia
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+)
  • off
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • e-ttl with ex series speedlites
  • fe lock
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction
  • second curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)1.6 ft. (50cm) - 29.5 ft. (9.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 14.8 ft. (4.5m) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync SocketHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired dmw-rsl1
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm mic jack
  • dmw-yagh iu connections
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb
  • wired remote switch
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.43
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.4-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.41
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)12.89.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-23
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.89.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2116
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.99.4
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2116
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.190.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.350.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.03
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s-
Startup time (s)0.82.1
Play -> record time (s)0.71.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.23.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)530200
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500200
Battery life, video (minutes)-85
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • nb-13l lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • mac os x v10.5-10.8); loiloscope (trial version) (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8)
  • photofunstudio 9.5 pe (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8); silkypix developer studio 4.1 se (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8
  • no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUp to 4Kp30 Ultra HD video, higher-res EVF and OLED monitor, 12fps full-res burst mode, 1/8000s top shutter speed, 1/250 x-sync-



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