Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS50 was introduced 5 years before the A7R IV which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS50 grades against the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS50 versus the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and A7R IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS50 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.