Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A900

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and A900 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS1 was announced 7 months after the A900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS1 grades versus the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 has external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS1 against the A900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and A900 is 91 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and A900.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A900 will provide greater detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS1 will have an edge in sensor tech.