Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Sony Alpha A7R V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Sony A7R V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Sony A7R V
G7 | A7R V |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Panasonic G7
A7R V | G7 | |||
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Released | October 2022 | May 2015 | More recent by 90 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.20" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2360k | 1040k | Crisper display (+1320k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Sony A7R V
G7 | A7R V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully 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).
Contrast the Panasonic G7 versus Sony A7R V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Sony Alpha A7R V | |
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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 |