Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony A390

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty close but the SZ1 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SZ1 was unveiled 18 months after the A390 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ1 scores vs the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Sony A390 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ1 versus the A390.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and A390 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and A390.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic SZ1 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SZ1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.