Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony A7R IV

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ100 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ100 scores versus the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ100 compared to the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and A7R IV is 67 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail having an extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.