Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS20

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ZS20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS1 scores against the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 features outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS1 and the ZS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and ZS20.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS20 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.