Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A7R IV

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A7R IV, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was introduced 9 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP7 matches up vs the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 vs the A7R IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and A7R IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail using its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.