Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was announced 4 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS20 matches up vs the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 provides 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) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS20 against the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older ZS20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.