Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A850

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and A850 (25MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and A850 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was released 11 months prior to the A850 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS1 grades versus the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 features physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS1 versus the A850.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and A850 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and A850.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A850 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.