Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Launched February 2019
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Announced July 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
- Replacement is Sony A7R V
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony A7R IV
| FZ1000 II | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
| A7R IV | FZ1000 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 1240k | Clearer display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony A7R IV
| FZ1000 II | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 |  | July 2019 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
| Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-02-18 | 2019-07-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 61MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 102800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 567 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 5,760 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 808 gr (1.78 lb) | 665 gr (1.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 99 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3344 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 670 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Pricing at release | $898 | $3,498 |