Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A6400

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony A6400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS50 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A6400 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS50 scores versus the A6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 has outside 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) whilst the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony A6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 and the A6400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and A6400.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS50 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A6400 will give you greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.