Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A9 II

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and A9 II is 91 and 62 respectively.

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.