Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ1 was revealed 2 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ1 matches up vs the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 and the ZS1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic SZ1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SZ1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.