Sony A57 vs Panasonic G7

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Sony A57 vs Panasonic G7

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G7 conclusion.

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Differences

Sony A57 advantages over Panasonic G7

Larger sensor
APS-C 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
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

550 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Panasonic G7 advantages over Sony A57

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Lighter weight
542g vs 828g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
240 vs 25 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A57, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Sony A57 First Shots

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 Nikon D5100

Sony A57

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Nikon D5100

Panasonic G7

Nikon D5100

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$650
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Sony A37

Sony A57

Sony A37

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony A37

Panasonic G7

Sony A37

$498
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Sony A37

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A57

Pentax K-5 IIs

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A57 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Panasonic G7

Pentax K-5 IIs

$498
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Panasonic G6

Sony A57

Panasonic G6

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony A57 vs 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

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Sony A57

Panasonic GH4

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$899
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

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