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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G2 versus Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and A7 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was announced 4 years prior to the A7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G2 matches up against the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Sony A7

 G2 A7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Panasonic G2

 A7 G2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Sony A7

 G2 A7 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 versus Sony A7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G2 and the A7.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and A7 is 72 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and A7.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will result in greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older G2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 Portrait photography factors
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
Sony A7 Street photography factors
65
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (428 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (474 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G2
Travel photography with Sony A7
58
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (428 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competitors (474 grams)
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Sony A7
57
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging info
Sony A7 Vlogging info
61
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors in class (428g)
36
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors (474 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Sony A7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Sony Alpha A7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-12 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 pounds) 474g (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 90
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 14.2
DXO Low light score 493 2248
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,000 $798