Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A6300

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A6300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and A6300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was brought out 7 years earlier than the A6300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS1 scores against the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 enjoys physical measurements 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 A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A6300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS1 against the A6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and A6300 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and A6300.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6300 will give you greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.