Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A9 II

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A9 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS3 was brought out 11 years earlier than the A9 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS3 matches up against the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 provides external measurements 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 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).

See the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS3 and the A9 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and A9 II is 91 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and A9 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 II will offer more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.