Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 2018
Sony
82 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G97 Black
Panasonic
62 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Streaming
Product Photography
Travel
Video
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 | Panasonic Lumix G97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF) | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | 9 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 710 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 2018
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93th percentile)93th %ile
Panasonic Lumix G97 Black
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong display (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 20180.039score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix G97 Black0.051score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix G97 Black offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3
Scores 82 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
