Panasonic G7 vs Sony A7R IV

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic G7 and Sony A7R IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G7 matches up vs the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G7 and Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 compared to the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and A7R IV is 71 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and A7R IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will offer you more detail having an extra 45MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older G7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.