Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic G2 versus Sony A7 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and A7 II (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was released 5 years before the A7 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G2 scores against the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 versus Sony A7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G2 compared to the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and A7 II is 72 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and A7 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 II will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.