Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS20 was introduced 4 months earlier than the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS20 grades against the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS20 against the NEX-5R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and NEX-5R is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS20 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5R will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.