Panasonic G7 vs Sony A3000

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G7 and Sony A3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively close but the G7 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was manufactured 21 months after the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G7 matches up versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 provides external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 compared to the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and A3000 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and A3000.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A3000 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G7 should have an edge in sensor innovation.