Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX50V
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX50V Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe SZ10 was introduced 21 months after the HX50V making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ10 scores against the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony HX50V
SZ10 | HX50V | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | April 2013 | Newer by 21 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic SZ10
HX50V | SZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX50V
SZ10 | HX50V | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 has outside measurements 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the HX50V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and HX50V.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.39 lbs) | 272 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 shots | 400 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $439 |