Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony A350

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very well matched but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS20 was unveiled 3 years after the A350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS20 grades versus the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS20 versus the A350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and A350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and A350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The ZS20 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer ZS20 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.