Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W290

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was launched 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS20 scores vs the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS20 compared to the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and W290.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS20 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS20 will have an advantage in sensor tech.