Sony Alpha 7R IV vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 7R IVLumix DMC-LX7
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7R III Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7R V Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      MSRP$3500 (body only)£449
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.7 x 23.8 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels62.5 Megapixel12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels61.0 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,00080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,80080 - 12,800
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode 4/16 shots
      Photo Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution9504 x 63363648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard)Fine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points56723
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 90 mm
      Optical Zoom3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.4 - 2.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 61 MP for up to 68 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Wireless
      Hi-speed sync.      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range8.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemS-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, PC TerminalShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      DxO Low Light ISO3344147
      DxO Color Depth26.020.7
      DxO Dynamic Range14.811.7
      DxO Overall Score9950
      Video Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Dimensions129 x 96 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 3.07")111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)665 g (1.47 lb / 23.46 oz)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 6.1 x 5.5"6.5 x 3.1 x 3"
      Package Weight3.04 lb1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Battery PackNP-FZ100
      Battery Life670 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 7R IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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