Panasonic G3 vs Sony A7R V

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G3 vs Sony A7R V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was revealed 12 years earlier than the A7R V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the G3 scores versus the A7R V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Alpha A7R V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 has outer measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 compared to the A7R V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and A7R V is 83 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and A7R V.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R V will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind in sensor technology.