Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

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.

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

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.