Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G6 and Sony A7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and A7 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was announced 9 months before the A7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G6 grades against the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

See the Panasonic G6 and Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G6 vs the A7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and A7 is 74 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and A7.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G6 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 will give extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G6 is going to be behind in sensor tech.