Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A6100

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS50 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS50 grades versus the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS50 vs the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and A6100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS50 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A6100 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.