Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic G5 and Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and A7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G5 was introduced 18 months earlier than the A7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G5 matches up versus the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G5 against the A7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and A7 is 74 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and A7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older G5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.