Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7S

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH4 and Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GH4 was revealed within a month of the A7S which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GH4 grades vs the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GH4 compared to the A7S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and A7S is 66 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and A7S.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GH4 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.