Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony A6600

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS50 was launched 5 years prior to the A6600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS50 grades vs the A6600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 vs the A6600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and A6600 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and A6600.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS50 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6600 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.