Panasonic GH2 vs Sony A7 IV

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GH2 and Sony A7 IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and A7 IV (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GH2 was revealed 11 years prior to the A7 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH2 matches up versus the A7 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GH2 and the A7 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH2 and A7 IV is 70 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and A7 IV.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH2 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 IV will produce extra detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.