Panasonic G1 vs Sony A7R IV

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic G1 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was brought out 11 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G1 grades against the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G1 vs the A7R IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and A7R IV is 82 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and A7R IV.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R IV will produce more detail having its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older G1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.