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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic G7 versus Sony A7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and A7 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The G7 was introduced 17 months after the A7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G7 scores versus the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Sony A7

 G7 A7 
ReleasedMay 2015January 2014Newer by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Panasonic G7

 A7 G7 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Sony A7

 G7 A7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 against the A7.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and A7 is 71 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and A7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 will render greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher G7 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
Sony A7 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
Sony A7 Sports photography details
55
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
71
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (350 shots)
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
weather proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
low battery pack (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 Landscape photography highlights
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging advice
Sony A7 Vlogging advice
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
36
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Sony A7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Sony Alpha A7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 474 grams (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $800 $798