Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7c

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G5 and Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was introduced 9 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the G5 grades versus the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 features outer measurements 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 A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G5 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 versus the A7c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G5 and A7c is 74 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7c will show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.