Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A7c

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS50 was announced 6 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS50 grades against the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 features external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony A7c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS50 and the A7c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and A7c.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS50 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7c will resolve more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ZS50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.