Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Released Feb 2019
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 2.7 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 20 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- ALumix FZ1000 II has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Lumix FZ1000 II is 5mm wider, 1mm taller, and 52mm thicker than Alpha 7 IV.
Lumix FZ1000 II is 152 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix FZ1000 II: mount data unavailable
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 FZ1000 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix FZ1000 II
Pros
- ✓25–400mm equivalent zoom
- ✓4K video
- ✓No lens swapping needed
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large body for compact class
- –Contrast AF
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix FZ1000 II or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ1000 II or the Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 152 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix FZ1000 II and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Lumix FZ1000 II: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ1000 II and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ1000 II launched at $899 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.