Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The ZS15 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS15 matches up against the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 features outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS15 and the A7R IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and A7R IV is 92 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and A7R IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail due to its extra 49MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.