Panasonic TS2 vs Sony A7R IV

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS2 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS2 was released 10 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS2 matches up against the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TS2 vs the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and A7R IV is 93 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and A7R IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.