Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A7R III

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A7R III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS10 was unveiled 7 years before the A7R III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS10 grades versus the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A7R III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 against the A7R III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and A7R III is 91 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and A7R III.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R III will give you more detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.