Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX20V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was announced 2 years after the HX20V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS50 matches up vs the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 has external measurements 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 HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS50 and the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX20V to provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.