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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 23 months after the HX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ10 matches up vs the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony HX300

 SZ10 HX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2013More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic SZ10

 HX300 SZ10 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX300

 SZ10 HX300 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 versus the HX300.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and HX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Sony HX300 Street photography info
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX300 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX300 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (623 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
Sony HX300 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX300 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than others in class (623 grams)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 623g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $339