Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
FX3 is 4 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix BGH1
Wins
FX3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFX3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BFX3 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFX3 has higher AF points / zones (627 vs 225)
- BFX3 has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 160)
- BFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
Lumix BGH1 is 37mm narrower and 7mm thinner than FX3 but it is also 15mm taller.
Lumix BGH1 is 170 g lighter than FX3.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm Lumix BGH1 · 85mm FX3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX3
130 × 78 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX3
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix BGH1
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
FX3
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Burst (electronic)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
545 g vs 715 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX3
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
AF points / zones
627 vs 225 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only FX3 supports it
ISO min (native)
80 vs 160 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
FX3
Pros
- ✓Cinema form factor
- ✓S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
- ✓Compact for gimbals
- ✓Full-frame sensor
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Still photo ergonomics limited
- –Single card slot
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Panasonic Lumix BGH1
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix BGH1 or FX3?
FX3 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix BGH1 and FX3?
Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP and FX3 is 12.1 MP, so the FX3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and FX3 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS, while FX3 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix BGH1 or the FX3?
Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic. FX3 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix BGH1 and FX3?
Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g and FX3 weighs 715 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 170 g lighter.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and FX3 record 4K video?
Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p. FX3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix BGH1 and FX3 weather sealed?
Lumix BGH1: No. FX3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix BGH1 and 580 shots for the FX3, giving the Lumix BGH1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix BGH1 launched at $3,499 and FX3 at $3,899. The Lumix BGH1 is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.