Panasonic G95 vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G95 vs Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is relatively close but the G95 (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G95 was brought out 7 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G95 grades against the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 has outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G95 versus the NEX-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and NEX-7 is 67 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and NEX-7.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G95 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will render extra detail having its extra 3.7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G95 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.