Sony a7 a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
86 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Streaming
Travel
Product Photography
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony a7 a7 IV | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 25.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 75 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC HS/H.265, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | H.265, H.264, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | 350 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sony a7 a7 IV Black 20210.043score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 20250.053score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7
Scores 95 overall, wins 1 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.
