Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Launched July 2010
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
- Later Model is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced November 2014
- Replaced the Sony A7
- New Model is Sony A7 III
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II Overview
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.
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Sony A7 II
G2 | A7 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Panasonic G2
A7 II | G2 | |||
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Introduced | November 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 53 months |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Sony A7 II
G2 | A7 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II size comparison Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and A7 II is 72 and 69 respectively.
![Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-12 | 2014-11-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
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 | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) | 599 gr (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 53 | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 350 photographs |
Form of battery | 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 | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,000 | $1,456 |