Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A7R IV

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS3 was unveiled 11 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS3 scores against the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS3 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS3 against the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS3 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R IV will give you extra detail having an extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.