Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF1 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was revealed 10 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF1 scores against the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 features physical measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GF1 vs the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and A7R IV is 85 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will give extra detail because of its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.