Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7 IV

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G2 and Sony A7 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and A7 IV (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was introduced 12 years earlier than the A7 IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G2 scores versus the A7 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 and Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G2 versus the A7 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and A7 IV is 72 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and A7 IV.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 IV will result in more detail using its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind in sensor technology.