Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A300

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very similar but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The ZS5 was launched 2 years after the A300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS5 grades versus the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS5 vs the A300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and A300 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and A300.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS5 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger ZS5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.