Panasonic GH4 vs Sony RX10 IV

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH4 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very comparable but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH4 was brought out 4 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GH4 scores vs the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH4 and Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GH4 compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and RX10 IV is 66 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH4 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH4 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 IV will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GH4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.