Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A7R IV

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and A7R IV (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was announced 11 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS1 scores against the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS1 and the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and A7R IV.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R IV will show greater detail with its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS1 will be behind in sensor technology.