Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A7c

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS15 was released 9 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS15 grades versus the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ZS15 compared to the A7c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and A7c is 92 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and A7c.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS15 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7c will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.