Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A99 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A99 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and A99 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the A99 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GF7 matches up vs the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A99 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GF7 versus the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and A99 II is 90 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and A99 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 II will give you extra detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older GF7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.