Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was brought out 7 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS20 grades vs the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 and the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX100V to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.