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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump 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
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH2 and Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The FH2 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH2 grades against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony A7R IV

 FH2 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic FH2

 A7R IV FH2 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2011More modern by 103 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony A7R IV

 FH2 A7R IV 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 and Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH2 versus the A7R IV.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and A7R IV is 96 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and A7R IV.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH2 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R IV will give more detail having an extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
88
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (670 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
Sony A7R IV Travel photography details
72
great battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors (121g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
great battery (670 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery life (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
Sony A7R IV Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony A7R IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2019-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 567
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 665 gr (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 shots 670 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $149 $3,498