Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was launched 3 years after the HX100V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS50 matches up vs the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 has got external measurements 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 HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS50 and the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX100V to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.