Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A7R III

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony A7R III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS5 was announced 8 years prior to the A7R III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS5 grades versus the A7R III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 has outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS5 vs the A7R III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and A7R III is 92 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and A7R III.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R III will resolve greater detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.