Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ10 scores against the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 and the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.