Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A7R IV

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A7R IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The TS6 was revealed 5 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS6 matches up vs the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS6 and the A7R IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and A7R IV.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will give you more detail because of its extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TS6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.