Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W650

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was brought out 4 months later than the W650 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS20 scores versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS20 and the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and W650.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.