Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W220

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and W220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The ZS1 was unveiled 5 months later than the W220 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS1 matches up versus the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 enjoys 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS1 compared to the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and W220.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony W220 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.