Panasonic
Lumix ZS100
Pocket travel zoom with 1-inch sensor, 10x Leica lens, EVF, and 4K video.
$699
Released Jan 2016
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 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix ZS100
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
2 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 14 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 ZS100 has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix ZS100
111 × 65 × 44 mm
312 g (0.69 lb / 11.01 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Lumix ZS100 is 21mm narrower, 32mm shorter, and 36mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
Lumix ZS100 is 346 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Lumix ZS100 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix ZS100
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 ZS100: 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 ZS100
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.5, 64.5, 44.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Weight
312 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
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 14 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix ZS100
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓10x travel zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Pocketable
Cons
- –Slower telephoto aperture
- –Small controls
- –Older screen
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 ZS100 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS100 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix ZS100 and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix ZS100 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 ZS100 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix ZS100 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix ZS100 or the Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix ZS100 reaches 50 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix ZS100 and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix ZS100 weighs 312 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Lumix ZS100 is 346 g lighter.
Do the Lumix ZS100 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Lumix ZS100: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix ZS100 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Lumix ZS100: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 300 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix ZS100 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix ZS100 launched at $699 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Lumix ZS100 is $1,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.