Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T99

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and T99 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was released 14 months before the T99 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS1 matches up vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS1 compared to the T99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and T99.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony T99 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.