Sony A9 III a9 III Black 2023
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
Panasonic
71 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Sony A9 III a9 III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP★ | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 250 | 200★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Venus Engine 9 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 627 | Contrast Detection: 49 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/80000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | MP4, AVCHD |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 400 shots★ | 350 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Mini-USB 8-Pin 2.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony A9 III a9 III Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015
- Strong video (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average sensor (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony A9 III a9 III Black 20230.015score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 20150.106score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Black 2015 offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony A9 III a9 III
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
