Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W650

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and W650 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was released 3 years earlier than the W650 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS1 matches up versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS1 and the W650.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and W650.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony W650 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.