Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and HX90V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS1 grades versus the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 has external 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS1 versus the HX90V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and HX90V.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony HX90V will give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.