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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 2 years after the HX30V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ10 grades vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 SZ10 HX30V 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic SZ10

          

          

            
 HX30V SZ10 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 SZ10 HX30V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ10 and the HX30V.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and HX30V.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

            Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 has manual focus
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Sony HX30V
70
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (177g)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 max frames per second low (1.4 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
49
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
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 lighter than competitors in class (177g)
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (288mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (200 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $420