Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony QX1

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and QX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was introduced 6 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS1 grades against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS1 against the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and QX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony QX1 will render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.