Panasonic G5 vs Sony A7 IV

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic G5 and Sony A7 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and A7 IV (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was revealed 10 years prior to the A7 IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G5 matches up vs the A7 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G5 and Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 compared to the A7 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G5 and A7 IV is 74 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and A7 IV.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 IV will resolve extra detail because of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.