Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony A7c

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony A7c, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ZS30 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The ZS30 was introduced 8 years before the A7c which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS30 matches up against the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS30 vs the A7c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and A7c is 92 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and A7c.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7c will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.