Sony Alpha NEX-7 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Overview
Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 with Sony Alpha NEX-7.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras.
Panasonic GX8 was released in 2015, and Sony NEX-7 in 2011.
Lumix DMC-GX8 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha NEX-7 4 years older.
4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-GX8 is greater than that of Alpha NEX-7. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-GX8), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Panasonic GX8, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600.
Lumix DMC-GX8 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), Alpha NEX-7 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder.
Viewfinder Lumix DMC-GX8 has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, Alpha NEX-7 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Alpha NEX-7 |
| Brand |
Panasonic
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Sony
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| Model |
Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Alpha NEX-7 |
| Announced |
July, 2015 |
December, 2011 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Micro Four Thirds |
Sony E |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
2 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
103 |
116 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
1040k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2360 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.77 |
0.73 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
49 |
25 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/60 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
12.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
6.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Four Thirds |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
17.3 x 13 mm |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Area |
224.9 mm² |
366.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5184 x 3888 |
6000 x 4000 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
16000 |
| Min Native ISO |
200 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
100 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
330 shots |
430 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
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NPFW50 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
487 g |
400 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
133 x 78 x 63 mm |
120 x 67 x 43 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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