Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A330
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Superseded the Sony A300
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Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony A330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively close but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
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Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS1 grades versus the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony A330
| ZS1 | A330 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Panasonic ZS1
| A330 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony A330
| ZS1 | A330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same age |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS1 vs the A330.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and A330 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and A330.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ZS1 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A330 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 229g (0.50 lbs) | 529g (1.17 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 535 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $545 |