Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 Srgb, Adobergb 2017
Panasonic
78 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Digital Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 12 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 600 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic Lumix GH5 GH5 Srgb, Adobergb 2017
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.