Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony A7R IV

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony A7R IV, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ZS100 (1") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS100 grades versus the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS100 and the A7R IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and A7R IV is 87 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and A7R IV.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will offer you greater detail because of its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ZS100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.