Panasonic G2 vs Sony A7S

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic G2 and Sony A7S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and A7S (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the G2 matches up versus the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G2 versus the A7S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and A7S is 72 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and A7S.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The G2 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged G2 will be behind in sensor technology.