Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A7c

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS10 was launched 10 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS10 scores against the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 and the A7c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will provide more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.