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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic G2 versus Sony A7R V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was brought out 13 years earlier than the A7R V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G2 matches up vs the A7R V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Sony A7R V

 G2 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic G2

 A7R V G2 
RevealedOctober 2022July 2010More recent by 149 months
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kSharper display (+1900k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Sony A7R V

 G2 A7R V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G2 compared to the A7R V.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and A7R V is 72 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and A7R V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R V will give greater detail having its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R V Portrait photography information
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
90
manual focus
high resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G2
Street photography with Sony A7R V
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (428 grams)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G2
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
92
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
58
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (428 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
80
great battery pack (600 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high resolution (61MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
89
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G2
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors (428g)
80
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Sony A7R V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-12 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 187
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 723 grams (1.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 600 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Price at release $1,000 $3,900