Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony A700

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony A700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very comparable but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ZS20 was revealed 4 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS20 matches up versus the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 versus the A700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and A700 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and A700.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS20 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS20 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher ZS20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.