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Panasonic Lumix DMC G3 vs Sony RX100 VII
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC G3
42%

Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VII product image
Winner!
60%
Panasonic Lumix DMC G3
vs
Sony RX100 VII
Price
Brand
Panasonic
Sony
Model
Lumix DMC G3
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Released
2011
2019
Announcement Date
May 12, 2011
July 25, 2019
Camera Type
Mirrorless
Compact
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
42%
61%
Megapixels
16 MP
20 MP
Image Resolution
4592 x 3448 px
5472 x 3648 px
Sensor Type
Live MOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
13 x 17.3 mm
13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Format
Micro Four Thirds
1"
Frame Rate
4 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Micro 4/3
Fixed
Image Processor
Venus Engine FHD
Bionz X
Aspect Ratio
4:3
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
160
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
6,400
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
160
64
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
6400
12800
Minimum Shutter Speed
60 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 2000 s
Autofocus Points
23
357
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
1,440,000 dots
2,360,000 dots
Video
Video
56%
91%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
4K
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
3840 x 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
60 p
120 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
AVCHD, Motion JPEG
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Features
Features
49%
68%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
460,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
16%
29%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
DMW-BLD10
NP-BX1
Battery Life
270 shots
260 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
56%
63%
Portrait (Color Depth)
21 bits
21.8 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
10.6 EVs
12.4 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
667
418
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
183 reviews
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