Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.