Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony TX20

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and TX20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was announced 3 years earlier than the TX20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS1 grades against the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 has outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS1 vs the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and TX20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony TX20 will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.