Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A450

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close but the ZS50 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The ZS50 was revealed 5 years after the A450 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS50 matches up against the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS50 versus the A450.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and A450.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS50 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A450 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ZS50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.