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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Released May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G7 and Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was released 6 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G7 matches up versus the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Sony A7c

 G7 A7c 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic G7

 A7c G7 
LaunchedSeptember 2020May 2015More modern by 64 months

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Sony A7c

 G7 A7c 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 against the A7c.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and A7c is 71 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7c will show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography features
Sony A7c Street photography features
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography information
Sony A7c Travel photography information
71
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (350 shots)
86
great battery (740 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
Sony A7c Landscape photography features
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
72
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Sony A7c
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 122
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE 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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 509g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 740 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $800 $1,800