Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A3000Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberA3000GX7
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-3000
  • ilce-3500
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128123
Width (mm)8555
Height (mm)9171
Weight (g)616532
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic GX1
Successor-Panasonic GX8
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)20.116
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)357.28224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.217.3
Sensor height (mm)15.413
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.253.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7870
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.722.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.812.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,068718
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 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)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 1824(5.9 mp other)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.510.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony EMicro Four Thirds
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elementsPanasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. ( H-FS1442A); 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2520
Filter thread (mm)4946
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible SpotContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5cm (0.2 type), 201,600 dot equivalent, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4 to +3.5 m^-1 diopter2.76M-dot eq. field-sequential RGB, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)201,600921,600
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.470.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.71.39
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,4001,036,800
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1516
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,00025,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000Auto, Intelligent ISO, 125 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion BlurScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear sync. red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • 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
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)45
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)Lens dependent; GN=7 (ISO 200, m) / 5 (ISO 100, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired rm-vpr1
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • multi terminal/micro usb (with remote support)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.980.47
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.48
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-13
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.840.56
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.510.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)11-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-8
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-9
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.58.1
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)58
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.280.19
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.390.31
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.08
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289sFull Autofocus AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.232s
Startup time (s)2.20.9
Play -> record time (s)10.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.24
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470350
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 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
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.2 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7/8; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
  • mac os x 10.4-10.8
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: windows xp/vista/7/8; silkypix: windows xp/vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p).Tiling EVF, Tilting Touchscreen LCD, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization(!), Built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) and NFC



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