Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A7c

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony A7c, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS3 was revealed 12 years prior to the A7c and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS3 grades vs the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Sony A7c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS3 compared to the A7c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and A7c.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7c will produce extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.