Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A7R IV

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS12 was manufactured 11 years before the A7R IV which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FS12 scores against the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS12 vs the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail due to its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.