Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 1 year newer.
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Wins
Lumix BGH1
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 225)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 10.2 MP)
- BAlpha 7 IV has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Lumix BGH1 is 38mm narrower, 3mm shorter, and 2mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
Lumix BGH1 is 113 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm Lumix BGH1 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix BGH1
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Burst (electronic)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
545 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
AF points / zones
759 vs 225 — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix BGH1 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix BGH1 or the Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 113 g lighter.
Do the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix BGH1 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Lumix BGH1: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix BGH1 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Lumix BGH1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix BGH1 launched at $3,499 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $1,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.