Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A9 II

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS15 was launched 8 years prior to the A9 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS15 matches up versus the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS15 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS15 and the A9 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and A9 II is 92 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and A9 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A9 II will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.