Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A7R IV

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was introduced 10 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP2 grades against the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 versus the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will produce more detail using its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.