Side by side comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm and Sigma fp. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | X VARIO 12-35mm lens | Body only |
Height | 9.34 cm | 6.99 cm |
Width | 13.29 cm | 11.26 cm |
Depth | 8.2 cm | 4.53 cm |
Weight | 470 g | 370 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 370 g Camera with battery and memory card: 422 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminium |
Enclosure Colour | Black | - |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant | Splashproof, dust-resistant |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.05 Megapixel | 24.6 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Total Pixels | 17,200,000 pixels | 25,300,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,050,000 pixels | 24,600,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Full Frame (35.9 x 23.1 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | - |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (POWER O.I.S.) | Electronic |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine | - |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 12 - 35 mm - f/2.8 Micro Four Thirds | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 70mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 84 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 14 elements | - |
Filter Size | 58 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
Features | Splashproof, aspherical lens, dustproof, Ultra High Refractive (UHR) index lens, Nano Surface coating, Ultra ED (UED) glass | - |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 49 |
Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function, Predictive Focus Control |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Predictive AI Servo AF |
Face Detection | Face Recognition | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | - |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,744,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.34x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | - |
Features | Auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 102400 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-25600 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 102400 |
Extended ISO (Min) | - | 6 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO 50, ISO 102400, ISO 51200, ISO 100-25600, ISO 6, ISO 12, ISO 25 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 144 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Special Effects | Sepia, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome | Cinema, Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Standard, Teal & Orange |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Incandescent, fluorescent, Flash, daylight, shade, overcast |
Shutter Type | - | Electronic |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 3, 5 steps in 1/3 EV step |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | - |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV -5-18 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Type | 3" OLED display | 3.15" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 614,000 pixels | 2,100,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control | - |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | - |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264, MOV | H.264, MOV, CinemaDNG |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | - | Linear PCM |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | - |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 2448 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 3264 x 1840 JPEG 2336 x 1752 JPEG 2336 x 1560 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3456 x 3456 JPEG 2448 x 2448 JPEG 1744 x 1744 JPEG 1712 x 1712 |
RAW 6000 x 4000 RAW 3840 x 2560 - 1.5x crop RAW 3008 x 2000 RAW 1920 x 1080 - 1.5x crop |
Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 72Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 72Mbps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 72Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 50Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 50Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 50Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps |
3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 119.88 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Sigma BP-51 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) | Sigma BP-51 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 540 shots | Photo shooting - 280 shots Video recording - 70 minutes |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n | HDMI, USB 3.1 |
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Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | - |
Tripod Mount Connection Point | - | 3 x 1/4" sockets |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Microphone Headphones Remote control |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB Type-C) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone / remote control (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 6 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 18 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Multi Frame HDR mode |
Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, 3D Noise Reduction Technology, face detection, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), high-speed recording, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF, fast motion recording | Built-in speaker, AE lock, AF lock, USB charging, Bayer mosaic RGB filter, no Optical Low Pass Filter (OLFP) |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm | Sigma fp |
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Included Accessories | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Carrying strap, body cap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, strap holder, hot shoe unit |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 Premium Edition | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |