Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A7R IV

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FS15 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was released 11 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS15 grades versus the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 versus the A7R IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and A7R IV.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.