Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7/Panasonic-ZS7-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Launched October 2019
- Replaced the Sony A9
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The ZS7 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS7 grades versus the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony A9 II
ZS7 | A9 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic ZS7
A9 II | ZS7 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 99 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+980k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony A9 II
ZS7 | A9 II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the A9 II.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II size comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and A9 II is 91 and 62 respectively.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and A9 II.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS7 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 II will offer you extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2019-10-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Launch price | $350 | $4,498 |