Panasonic G7 vs Sony A1

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Panasonic G7 vs Sony A1

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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35mm 861.6mm²
50.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Panasonic G7 advantages over Sony A1

Less expensive
$498 vs $6498*
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Sony A1 advantages over Panasonic G7

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/400 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
4 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.90x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
50.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
155 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Compact and lightweight for a fully-featured interchangeable-lens camera; Really fast autofocus; Good all-around performance too; Generous buffer depth; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD and high-res viewfinder; Touch-screen controls; Very affordable pricetag
Out of the box, colors are muted by consumer standards; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Handgrip is a little shallow for those with larger hands; Wi-Fi is overly complex and has limited range
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic G6

Sony A1

Panasonic G6

$6498
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A1 vs Panasonic G6

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GH4

Sony A1

Panasonic GH4

$6498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Panasonic GH4

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G7

Olympus E-M1 II

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Sony A1

Olympus E-M1 II

$6498
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A1 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Panasonic G7

Sony A7R IV

$498
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3220
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R IV

Sony A1

Sony A7R IV

$6498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$3220
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IV

Compared to Canon R5

Panasonic G7

Canon R5

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3349
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Canon R5

Sony A1

Canon R5

$6498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$3349
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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