Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W620

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was released 19 months prior to the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS5 grades versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS5 versus the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and W620.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W620 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.