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Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(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
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G3
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G2 matches up against the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 ZV-1 G2 
AnnouncedMay 2020July 2010Newer by 120 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 G2 ZV-1 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G2 compared to the ZV-1.
Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and ZV-1 is 72 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and ZV-1.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
60
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
73
 focusing manually
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic G2
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
65
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (428g)
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 has touch focus
 lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
40
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 has no phase detect auto focus
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports tracking focus
 has phase detect auto focus
 low battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G2 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
58
 provides focus by touch
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (428g)
 resolution not great (12MP)
81
 lighter than average in class (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 low battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
57
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have Time Lapse function
70
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 low battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
61
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detection focus
 does have external mic support
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 heavier than average in class (428 grams)
86
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone port
 lighter than average in class (294g)
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Sony ZV-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-12 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
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) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $750