Sony Alpha A290L 14.2MP DSLR Camera vs Panasonic Lumix DMC GH4A 16.05MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Sony Alpha A290L 14.2MP DSLR Camera
Compare Panasonic Lumix DMC GH4A 16.05MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP16.05 MP
Sensor TypeCCDMOS
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Display Type-OLED
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandSonyPanasonic
ModelAlpha A290L 14.2MP DSLR CameraLumix DMC GH4A 16.05MP DSLR Camera
Model NameAlpha A290LLumix DMC GH4A
Model NumberA290LDMC GH4A
SeriesAlphaLumix
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody OnlyBody With 12-35Mm Lens
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP16.05 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)97.1 x 128.1 x 79.6 mm132.9 x 93.4 x 83.9 mm
Weight456 GM560 GM
Temperature0 to 4032 to 104
PortsHDMI-
Accessory Shoe-Hot Shoe
sensor features
Sensor TypeCCDMOS
Sensor Size36 x 24 mm17.3 x 13.0 mm
ISO RatingISO 100 - 3200-
Maximum ISO3200 ISO25600 ISO
Maximum FPS-96
Sensor Technology-Live MOS Sensor
lens features
Lens MountSony A-mount lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lensesMicro Four Thirds mount
Manual FocusYes-
Dust ReductionYesYes
Lens Type-LUMIX G X VARIO
Lens Construction-14 elements in 9 groups 4 aspherical lenses , 1 UED lens, 1 UHR lens
Focal Length-f=12-35mm 35mm camera equivalent 24-70mm
Digital Zoom-2x
Optical Zoom-4x
Aperture Range-F2.8 - F22
Color Filter-Primary color filter
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeEye-level Penta DachmirrorOLED Live View Finder 2,359K dots
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
Viewfinder Magnification-Approx. 1.34x / 0.67x 35mm camera equivalent with 50 mm lens at infinity -1.0 m-1
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment--4.0 - +4.0 dpt
Viewfinder Eye Point-21 mm
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
White BalancingAuto, Preset Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, CustomAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting
Focus Mode-AFS Single / AFF Flexible / AFC Continuous / MF
Focus Range-EV -4 - 18 ISO100 equivalent
Metering Modes-Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/4000 secStill image Bulb Max. 60 minutes, 1/8,000 - 60
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsUp to 2.5 fps with viewfinder-
Shutter Type-Focal-plane shutter
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYesYes
Flash ModesAuto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, WirelessAuto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only.
image features
Image FormatRAW, JPEGJPEG DCF, Exif 2.3, RAW, MPO When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard
Aspect Ratio-43, 32, 169, 11
Gross Pixel-17.20 MP
Red Eye Reduction-Yes
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Sizing-[43] 4608x3456L / 3264x2448M / 2336x1752S / 1824x1368 with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard
Still Image Size-4608x3456
Live View Shooting-Yes
display features
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
Display Type-OLED
Display Resolution-Approx. 1036K dots
Touch Screen-Yes
LCD Display-OLED
LCD Display Image Resolution-Approx 1036K dots
Other Display Features-Brightness 7 levels, Contrast and Saturation 7 levels, Red-Green 11 levels, Blue-Yellow 11 levels
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeMemory StickSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Power Requirement-7.2V
Batteries Included-Yes
Battery Life-Approx. 530 images with H-HS12035
audio and video features
Video Resolution4592 x 3056-
Microphone-Stereo, Wind-cut OFF / Standard / High
Speaker-Monaural
Audio Features-Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch
Video Format-MOV Audio format LPCM, MP4 Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch, AVCHD Audio format Dolby Digital 2ch
Frame Rates in Video Modes-2fps, 15fps, 26fps, 28fps, 30fps, 32fps, 34fps, 45fps, 60fps, 75fps, 90fps, 96fps
exposure features
Exposure Mode-Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
Exposure Compensation-1/3 EV step
Manual Exposure-Yes
connectivity features
HDMI-Yes
USB-Yes
Wifi-Yes
modes and functions features
HD Support-Yes
Silent Shooting-Yes

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