Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7R II

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH2 versus Sony A7R II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and A7R II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The GH2 was released 5 years before the A7R II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GH2 grades against the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the GH2 versus the A7R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH2 and A7R II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and A7R II.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R II will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.