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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G7 versus Sony A7R V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was announced 8 years earlier than the A7R V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G7 grades vs the A7R V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Sony A7R V

 G7 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic G7

 A7R V G7 
ReleasedOctober 2022May 2015More recent by 90 months
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Sony A7R V

 G7 A7R V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 versus the A7R V.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and A7R V is 71 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and A7R V.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R V will deliver extra detail with its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older G7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R V Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
90
has manual focus
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography features
Sony A7R V Sports photography features
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
92
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography features
Sony A7R V Travel photography features
71
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (350 per charge)
80
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R V Landscape photography factors
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
89
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R V as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
80
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes microphone jack
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Sony A7R V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-05-19 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 187
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.20 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 723 gr (1.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 600 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $800 $3,900