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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was revealed 3 years after the W620 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS50 scores versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Sony W620

 ZS50 W620 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic ZS50

 W620 ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony W620

 ZS50 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS50 compared to the W620.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and W620.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W620 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
Street photography with Sony W620
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (243 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competition (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (243g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $102