Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W290
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W290 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and W290 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe ZS1 was manufactured 3 months later than the W290 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS1 matches up versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W290 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony W290
ZS1 | W290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic ZS1
W290 | ZS1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony W290
ZS1 | W290 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS1 vs the W290.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and W290.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony W290 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $230 |