Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7R II

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH4 and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and A7R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The GH4 was introduced 16 months prior to the A7R II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GH4 grades against the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH4 and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GH4 vs the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and A7R II is 66 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and A7R II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH4 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R II will show greater detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GH4 will be behind in sensor technology.