Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX50V

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was revealed 15 months before the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ1 matches up vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 against the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and HX50V.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ1 will be behind in sensor technology.