Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T900

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and T900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was manufactured 3 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS1 scores versus the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 features 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) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS1 versus the T900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and T900.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony T900 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.