Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W370

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was manufactured 5 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS50 matches up vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS50 compared to the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and W370.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W370 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 should have an advantage in sensor technology.