Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony H20

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony H20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and H20 (10MP) and the ZS100 (1") and H20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS100 was released 6 years after the H20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS100 scores against the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS100 versus the H20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and H20 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and H20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.