Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7 II

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GH4 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GH4 was announced 9 months prior to the A7 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the GH4 scores against the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH4 versus Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GH4 vs the A7 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and A7 II is 66 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and A7 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH4 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 II will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GH4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.