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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G6
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and A7S (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was unveiled 14 months after the A7S making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G7 matches up versus the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Sony A7S

 G7 A7S 
AnnouncedMay 2015April 2014More modern by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Panasonic G7

 A7S G7 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Sony A7S

 G7 A7S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 against the A7S.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and A7S is 71 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and A7S.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher G7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
68
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
72
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than others (489g)
very good ISO range (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography advice
Sony A7S Sports photography advice
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
71
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
58
lighter than others (489 grams)
weather proof
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S Landscape photography highlights
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
34
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than others (489 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Sony A7S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-05-19 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 489 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $800 $1,998