• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 849.7mm2
  • 61.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony A7R IV

  • Less expensive
    $448 vs $3164
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    319g vs 665g
    Lighter weight
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7R IV advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.76 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer video battery life
    105 vs 60 minutes
    Capture more video
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 670 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.78x vs 0.45x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    61.0 vs 20.4 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    70 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.

  • Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R III

Panasonic TS7
Sony A7R III
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $2204
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony A7R IV
Sony A7R III
  • $3331
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More pixels
  • $2204
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon R5

Panasonic TS7
Canon R5
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Sony A7R IV
Canon R5
  • $3331
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Panasonic TS7
Nikon Z7 II
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $2497
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony A7R IV
Nikon Z7 II
  • $3331
  • 35mm
  • High resolution composite
  • NFC
  • $2497
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Sony A1

Panasonic TS7
Sony A1
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $6498
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
Sony A7R IV
Sony A1
  • $3331
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $6498
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer video battery life

Compared to Sony A7R V

Panasonic TS7
Sony A7R V
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $3900
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony A7R IV
Sony A7R V
  • $3331
  • 35mm
  • $3900
  • 35mm
  • Newer
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