Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ8 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ8 scores against the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ8 vs the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and A7R IV.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ8 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with greater detail having an extra 45MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older SZ8 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.