Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS1 scores versus the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS1 and the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.