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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand 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
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A7R IV, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was released 10 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP1 matches up versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony A7R IV

 FP1 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic FP1

 A7R IV FP1 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2010More recent by 115 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A7R IV

 FP1 A7R IV 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 compared to the A7R IV.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will show greater detail as a result of its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
88
manual focus
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
Sony A7R IV Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery pack (670 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
great MP (61MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
Sony A7R IV Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (151g)
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony A7R IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2019-07-16
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 567
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 665 gr (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 670 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 2
Launch cost $153 $3,498