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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 III
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and A7 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was unveiled 5 years before the A7 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the G10 grades versus the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Sony A7 II

 G10 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Panasonic G10

 A7 II G10 
AnnouncedNovember 2014August 2010Fresher by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Sony A7 II

 G10 A7 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G10 versus the A7 II.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and A7 II is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and A7 II.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G10 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will give you extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older G10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G10
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
45
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery life (380 per charge)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
environment sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 II Landscape photography details
59
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging details
Sony A7 II Vlogging details
23
includes face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G10 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Sony A7 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-08-09 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 388 gr (0.86 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 90
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 13.6
DXO Low light rating 411 2449
Other
Battery life 380 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $550 $1,456