Panasonic FH5 vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was announced 9 years prior to the A7R IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH5 grades against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH5 versus the A7R IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and A7R IV is 96 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and A7R IV.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R IV will deliver extra detail with its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.