Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX5

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ10 was announced 4 years after the HX5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ10 grades vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 has external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ10 against the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ10 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.