Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A7c

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony A7c, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS8 was introduced 10 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS8 grades versus the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS8 versus Sony A7c in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS8 and the A7c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and A7c is 92 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and A7c.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS8 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7c will deliver more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.