Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A7R IV

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The ZS8 was launched 9 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS8 matches up vs the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS8 compared to the A7R IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and A7R IV is 92 and 62 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and A7R IV.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS8 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be behind in sensor technology.