Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony A33

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS20 was manufactured 21 months later than the A33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS20 matches up versus the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS20 versus the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and A33.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ZS20 provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The fresher ZS20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.