Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ85D Black 2026
Panasonic
29 Overall Score
Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Streaming
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ85D | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | MOS |
| Size | full-frame | 1/2.3-inch |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 18.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 80★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | 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 DC-FZ85D Black 2026
- Strong evf (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile)
- Strong burst (73rd percentile)
- Below average build (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average sensor (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 20210.001score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ85D Black 20260.002score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ85D Black 2026 offers 2.0x better value for money
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ85D Black 2026
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
