Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A9 II

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The ZS8 was introduced 9 years earlier than the A9 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS8 grades versus the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS8 against the A9 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and A9 II is 92 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and A9 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS8 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A9 II will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.