Canon S120 vs Panasonic ZS1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon S120 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was manufactured 4 years after the ZS1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S120 grades against the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S120 has external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S120 compared to the ZS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and ZS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S120 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon S120 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.