Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony TF1

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was released 19 months later than the TF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS50 matches up versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 features 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) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS50 vs the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and TF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TF1 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.