Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX350

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was launched 21 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS20 grades versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS20 compared to the WX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and WX350.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.