Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A99 II

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS50 was introduced 20 months prior to the A99 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS50 scores versus the A99 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony A99 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 compared to the A99 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and A99 II is 90 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS50 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.