Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberGX9A3000
Alternate model number(s)
  • gx7 mark iii
  • ilce-3000
  • ilce-3500
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124128
Width (mm)4785
Height (mm)7291
Weight (g)660616
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GX8-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.320.1
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9357.28
Sensor width (mm)17.323.2
Sensor height (mm)1315.4
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.344.25
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-78
Dxo color depth score (bit)-23.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-12.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-1,068
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 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)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1752(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2576(10.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5456 x 3064(16.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5456 x 3632(19.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.23.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
LensPanasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5 - 5.6 Asph. Power OIS (H-FS12060)Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)12.00 - 60.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)53.06
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2025
Filter thread (mm)5849
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AFContrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeTilting 2760k-dot equivalent (field sequential) LCD, 1.39x / 0.70x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopterEVF: 0.5cm (0.2 type), 201,600 dot equivalent, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4 to +3.5 m^-1 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)920,000201,600
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.47
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.390.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,240,000230,400
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1615
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60016,000
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSweep Panorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, L. Monochrome DScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear sync. red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)44
Flash range descriptionGN=6.0m (ISO 200)Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeMulti Interface Hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi and bluetooth
  • optional wired rm-vpr1
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0 port
  • multi terminal/micro usb (with remote support)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.98
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.31.84
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.23.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)14011
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)32-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.23.5
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)295
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.150.28
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.360.39
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.02
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289s
Startup time (s)12.2
Play -> record time (s)0.51
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.52.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260470
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)250-
Battery life, video (minutes)70-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software-
  • image data converter 4
  • playmemories home
Os compatibility-
  • windows xp/vista/7/8; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.Mirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p).



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