Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A6100

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The ZS5 was brought out 10 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS5 scores vs the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS5 versus the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and A6100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A6100 will deliver greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.