Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony QX1

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS5 was released 5 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS5 matches up vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS5 versus the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and QX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ZS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.