Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX1

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the ZS100 (1") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was brought out 6 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS100 scores against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 against the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and HX1 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will give more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.