Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX300

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar but the ZS100 (1") and WX300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ZS100 was brought out 2 years after the WX300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS100 grades against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS100 vs the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and WX300 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and WX300.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.