Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony HX1
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009
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Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is relatively similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe ZS1 was announced very close to the HX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS1 grades versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony HX1
| ZS1 | HX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic ZS1
| HX1 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony HX1
| ZS1 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2009 |  | April 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 has exterior 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 HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS1 against the HX1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and HX1.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-04-22 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 9.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) | 544 gr (1.20 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $47,999 |