Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony WX150

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was brought out 2 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS50 matches up against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS50 compared to the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and WX150.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX150 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 should have an edge in sensor technology.