Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A9 II

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS50 was introduced 5 years before the A9 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS50 scores versus the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 features outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A9 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS50 vs the A9 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and A9 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and A9 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS50 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 II will deliver more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.