Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W620

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and W620 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was revealed 3 years before the W620 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS1 matches up versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS1 compared to the W620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and W620.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony W620 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.