Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7R V

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic GH2 versus Sony A7R V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH2 was launched 12 years before the A7R V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GH2 scores against the A7R V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Sony Alpha A7R V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 features external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH2 versus Sony A7R V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH2 against the A7R V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and A7R V is 70 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and A7R V.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R V will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GH2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.