Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7S II

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and A7S II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH4 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the A7S II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GH4 scores vs the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 has outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GH4 vs the A7S II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and A7S II is 66 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and A7S II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH4 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic GH4 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GH4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.