Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A7R IV

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A7R IV, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 4 months prior to the A7R IV so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got outer dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and A7R IV is 55 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and A7R IV.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will show more detail utilizing its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.