Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S930

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was unveiled 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS20 grades against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 comes with external dimensions 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 S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS20 versus the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and S930.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS20 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ZS20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.